Two Pedestrians Suffer Traumatic Injuries After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Hempstead Turnpike

Two pedestrians suffered traumatic injuries after they were hit by a vehicle near a shopping center on a stretch of the Hempstead Turnpike.

The area of Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown where the incident happened.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Joe Lombardi

05/19/2021 6:00 p.m.

The incident happened around noontime on Wednesday, May 19 in Levittown.

A 46-year-old man driving a 2005 Ford pickup truck was exiting the Tri-County Bazaar parking lot located at 3041 Hempstead Turnpike when he struck a bus stop enclosure, Nassau County Police said.

There were two pedestrians sitting at the bus stop, a 45-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman.

Both women suffered multiple trauma injuries to their bodies., police said.

They were transported by Nassau County Ambulances to a local hospital for treatment. Both are listed in critical but stable condition, said police.

The driver remained at scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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