Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a fatal auto accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:00 am in Hempstead.

According to detectives, amale, 45, was operating a Freightliner box truck traveling northbound in the right lane, when he struck a male walking west on the roadway in front of 38 North Franklin.  The victim suffered multiple trauma injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male operator of the truck was notinjured.

The victim’s identity hasnot been released at this time as the investigation into this accident continues.

Details by: D/Sgt. Bertini/HomicideSquad                             10/5/20/2100/8834