Pedestrian dies in Elmont hit-and-run car accident

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A 48-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Hempstead Turnpike at Elmont Road Oct. 13 at 4:40 a.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau police.

Patricio Rodriguez-Hayes, of Queens Village, was transported to a local hospital after the accident, according to police. A hotel physician pronounced Rodriguez-Hayes dead at 8 p.m. Oct. 17.

The sedan that hit the man drove west on Hempstead Turnpike away from the man.

Police are seeking the public's help gathering information about this incident. Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding this incident contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477 or call 911. All calls are kept confidential.