A tragic accident occurred in Nassau County on Monday evening when a 12-year-old boy was struck and killed by a pickup truck. According to the Nassau County police, the child ran across Middle Neck Road near Northern Boulevard outside of a designated crosswalk at approximately 6:40 p.m. The vehicle involved was a Ford pickup truck. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the pickup truck, an 18-year-old, remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. The Nassau County Police Department’s homicide squad has taken up the investigation into the incident.
The details of the accident are still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The community is in shock following the news, and the police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance among both drivers and pedestrians. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
