According to reports from Nassau County police, the accident happened at approximately 2:48 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Wantagh Avenue.
Police identified the victim as Victor Rodriguez, a 69-year-old resident of Wantagh. Investigators said Rodriguez was crossing Sunrise Highway in a northbound direction when he was struck by a 2026 BMW X3 30.
The vehicle was reportedly driven by a woman travelling southbound on Wantagh Avenue who was making a left turn onto Sunrise Highway when the collision occurred.
Emergency responders transported Rodriguez to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene following the incident, according to police reports.
Police Investigation and Traffic Disruption
The Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad is investigating the fatal pedestrian collision. No criminal charges had been announced as of Thursday evening.
The crash prompted a traffic alert, with reports indicating that eastbound lanes were temporarily shut down while authorities investigated and processed the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as authorities continue examining the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Victor Rodriguez during this difficult time.