Posted on: May 29, 2024 11:25 AM

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Astoria man arrested for leaving the scene of fatal accident

The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:40 am in South Farmingdale.

According to Detectives, Eighth Precinct officers responded to 116 Merrits Road for a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers observed a male, unknown race, lying in the roadway with severe head trauma. A short bed silver /grey pick-up truck struck the victim and left the scene prior to police arrival. A Nassau County Police Department Ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician shortly after arrival. The investigation is ongoing.

Detective’s request anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: D/Sgt. Skrynecki /Homicide                                                     01/28/24/1230/8970

 

**UPDATE** Details by: D/Sgt. Skrynecki/Hom        icide                01/30/24/1230/8931

The above listed deceased has been identified as Mohamed Elromi, 24, from Astoria.

 

**UPDATE** Details by: D/Sgt. Skrynecki/Homicide                        05/28/24/1720/9581

(From NCPD)