Nassau Man, Dog Die After Being Hit By Car

Massapequa NY

09 April, 2021

10:09 AM

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MASSAPEQUA, NY — A man and his dog were killed Thursday night after they were hit by a car while out for a walk in Massapequa. The 30-year-old man — who police have not yet named — was walking his dog and crossing Merrick Road near Forrest Avenue when they were hit by a car heading west on Merrick Road, police said. The driver of the car, a 72-year-old man, remained at the scene, police said. Police said the 30-year-old suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. Police said there was no apparent criminality involved in the collision. The driver of the car was not injured.