The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM in Hewlett.

According to Detectives, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Broadway in the vicinity of 1345 Broadway when he was struck by a dark colored SUV traveling northbound on Broadway. According to witnesses, a male driver of the SUV exited his vehicle, dragged the victim to the side of the road, re-entered his vehicle and fled the scene. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and was later pronounced by a hospital physician.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: D/Sgt. Hussain / Homicide Squad                               12/19/24/0200/9581

***UPDATE***Details by: D/Sgt. Hussain / Homicide Squad               12/19/24/1328/9595

The above listed victim has been identified as Jeffrey Frank, 74, of Hewlett.