John Santopolo, 65, killed in pedestrian accident with two vehicles at Peninsula Boulevard and South Franklin Avenue in Hempstead, New York
Modified Date:
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 5:11pmAccident Date:
Monday, January 5, 2015Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by 2 Cars: Cops
Anyone with information on the crash or the second vehicle is asked to call 1-800-244-TIPS.
Driver wanted in Hempstead hit-and-run
According to police, one car stopped and that driver is not charged.
Hewlett Man Killed in Hit-and-run
There is no description available at this time for the vehicle that left the scene.
Hewlett Senior Killed After Being Struck by Two Cars in Hempstead
The deceased was propelled into the roadway where he was struck a second time by an unknown vehicle, which left the scene.
Cops seek vehicle that fled fatal hit-run of pedestrian in Hempstead
The driver of the Honda did submit to a breath-analyzer test at the scene, which was negative for alcohol, police said.
A pedestrian died after being struck by two cars on Long Island Monday. John Santopolo, 65, was crossing the street at the intersection at Peninsula Boulevard and South Franklin Avenue in Hempstead when he was hit by a 2011 Honda Crossover. The impact threw him into the road where he was hit a second time by another vehicle that fled the site. He was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries, and was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Honda tested negative for alcohol use, and that car was impounded for testing of its equipment. Homicide Squad detectives urge anyone with information about this crash to call 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
John Santopolo
City:
South Hempstead, NYCounty:
Nassau County, NYArea:
New York, NY
Comments
Extremely saddened to learn
We were extremely saddened to learn of John's untimely passing. Our condolences to the entire Santopolo family.
We lost a beloved Dentist and
We lost a beloved Dentist and family man. He will be missed
Horrified and deeply saddened
Horrified and deeply saddened to hear of this tragedy. Dr Santopolo was a long time colleague whose caring and compassionate manner was felt by all who knew him. I entrusted him with taking cate of my mother and she was delighted with the outstanding "pain free" treatment she received . I considered him a friend and will miss his soothing and always joyful and enthusiastic voice. My deepest condolences to his family
What an incredibly nice man.
What an incredibly nice man. I've only known him for a few short months as my Dentist, but what a kind and gentle man. Deepest condolences and prayers are sent to the Santopolo family on this untimely passing of their loved one.
John and I lived around the
John and I lived around the corner from each other,in Heweltt., his parents were like my second family. John worked so hard at Georgetown and always had his goal in site. I did see him a few years back, he was a dedicated family man, just like his dad and truly loved his family and his profession. Our prays and thoughts to his family.
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