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Car Hits Cyclist on Turnpike in West Hempstead

West Hempstead firefighters and EMS called to scene Friday evening.

A male bicyclist was struck by a car Friday evening while riding along Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.

West Hempstead firefighters and EMS personnel were called to the scene of the accident, which occured around 5 p.m. near Stratford Road. The cyclist was hit by a vehicle that was making a turn. The driver immediately stopped and called for helped.

The extent of the injures to the man were unknown. He was transported to Winthrop Hospital in Mineola.

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