Jose Ruben Fernandez struck, killed by car in Glen Head, police say
A male pedestrian was struck and killed while he was attempting to cross Glen Cove Road in Glen Head Tuesday night. Credit: Jim Staubitser
Nassau police Thursday identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car in Glen Head Tuesday night.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound 2003 Chevrolet Impala around 10:26 p.m. Tuesday as they crossed Glen Cove Road near Cedar Swamp Road, Newsday previously reported.
Police identified Jose Ruben Fernandez, 45, of Glen Cove as the victim of the incident in a news release Thursday evening.
Ruben Fernandez "suffered severe trauma" and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in the release.
The 25-year-old male behind the wheel of the Impala remained at the scene, police said. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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