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Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by car in Garden City Park

The 44-year-old victim was crossing Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park when he was struck, Nassau police say.

Tara Rincon

Feb 26, 2026, 5:40 AM

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A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Nassau County.

The 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park when he was struck, Nassau police say.

The incident happened near Nassau Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Detectives tell News 12 the man was crossing outside of the crosswalk when he was hit by a 2016 Ford.

The 58-year-old driver remained at the scene.

The investigation into the crash is continuing.

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