Thursday, October 1, 2026
A 23-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing North Franklin Avenue in Hempstead on Halloween night, and a 71-year-old Valley Stream man is facing multiple charges, Nassau County police said.
Jose Forero was driving a 2023 Jeep Gladiator south on North Franklin Avenue near Centre Street when he hit the man at around 11:40 p.m., according to Nassau County police. As of press time, te victim was not identified.
Police said the man suffered severe body trauma and was taken to a nearby hospital by a Northwell Health ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.
Forero remained at the scene. He was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, according to police. He was arraigned on Nov. 1 at First District Court in Hempstead.
