Crime & Safety

Malverne Man in Huntington Accident

One person was seriously injured on New York Avenue in the heart of the village.

Written by Pam Robinson

A Huntington Station man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car early Sunday morning on New York Avenue.

Suffolk County police said Nelson Vasquez, 46, was struck by a Toyota Scion southbound on New Your Avenue near East 12th Street. The Huntington Community First Aid Squad took him to Huntington Hospital.

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The driver of the Scion, George Schulman, 65, of Malverne remained at the scene and was not injured. The Toyota was impounded for a safety check.

The investigation is continuing and detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.

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The accident occurred near the same corner where a man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in August.


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