Man in critical condition after being struck by car while riding bike in F.S.

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A man riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Dec. 31 at 9:36 p.m. in Franklin Square and is now in critical condition, according to Nassau County police officials.

The driver, a 64-year-old man, was heading east on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of William Avenue when he collided with the 51-year-old bicycle driver, who was heading west along Hempstead Turnpike. The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital to be treated for head trauma and internal injuries while the driver remained at the scene of the accident.