What Happened
A 39-year-old man was left in critical condition Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, according to Newsday.
The collision occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. The pedestrian was walking north across Jerusalem Avenue when a westbound 2025 Nissan Pathfinder struck him. Newsday reported that Nassau County police were called to investigate the crash, though officers did not specify the exact intersection where the incident took place.
The 39-year-old was transported to a hospital, where he remained in critical condition, police said. The driver of the Nissan Pathfinder — a 45-year-old man — stayed at the scene following the crash. No names were released for either the pedestrian or the driver, and no charges had been announced as of the initial report.
Nassau County police are investigating the crash. As Newsday noted, authorities did not provide the precise cross-street of the collision on Jerusalem Avenue, leaving the exact location of the impact unconfirmed pending further police disclosure.
Location & Road Context
Jerusalem Avenue is a major north-south artery running through Nassau County, passing through communities including Uniondale, Hempstead, and North Merrick. The road carries significant local traffic and is lined with a mix of commercial and residential properties, creating an environment where pedestrian crossings are common. For more on traffic conditions and road history along this corridor, see our Uniondale roads page and the Jerusalem Avenue road profile.
Broader Impact
Jerusalem Avenue has seen pedestrian activity concerns in areas where commercial corridors meet residential neighborhoods, and nighttime crossings — such as this one occurring after 10 p.m. — present elevated risk due to reduced visibility. Nassau County’s road network continues to see pedestrian-involved crashes that draw attention to the need for adequate lighting and marked crosswalks along high-traffic corridors like Jerusalem Avenue. For a broader look at pedestrian crash trends on Long Island, visit our accidents page.