According to detectives, while attempting to cross Newbridge Road from the west side to the east side, north of Duffy Avenue, a 21 year old homeless male pedestrian from Hicksville was struck by a 2013 Toyota Avalon operated by a 62 year old male from Cambria Heights.
As a result of the accident, the pedestrian, whose name is not being released at this time, sustained serious injuries to his head and body and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit in serious condition.
The drivers vehicle was brake and safety tested at the scene and released back to him.
The investigation into this non-criminal accident continues.