The Homicide Squad is investigating a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. in East Meadow.
According to detectives, while attempting to cross Bellmore Avenue, from the east side to the west side, a male pedestrian was struck by a 2015 Mercedes Benz that was traveling southbound on Bellmore Avenue at the intersection of N. Jerusalem Avenue. The male, 70, suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced a 6:18 pm by a hospital physician.
The male operator remained at the scene and the vehicle was brake and safety checked.
The investigation is ongoing.
Details by: D/Sgt. Hoeler 01/12/20/0130/8688
***UPDATE***
The above listed victim has been identified as Surgit Singh, 70 years old.
Details by: D/Sgt. Hoeler 01/12/20/0630/9962