Fatal vehicular accident on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence

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A man, who is yet to identified, was walking near East Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence when he was struck and killed by a vehicle around 11:20 p.m. on July 12, Nassau police said.

The motorist left the scene. The man suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Rockaway Turnpike was closed in both directions between the Nassau Expressway and Brookville Boulevard. The roadway is now re-open.

Police said the investigation is continuing and if anyone has information on the incident they should call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477. All calls are confidential.