The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Serious Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM in Freeport.
According to detectives, a 76 year old male was crossing North Grove Street at the intersection of Brooklyn Avenue when he was struck by a light colored sedan being operated by an unknown person. The vehicle then fled from the scene southbound. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital by a Northwell Health ambulance where he is currently listed in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
*** UPDATE***
The above listed victim has succumbed to his injuries and pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Octavio Dejesus Espinal Sime, 76, of West Babylon.