Jerusalem Avenue in Hicksville.

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by an SUV on Jerusalem Avenue in Hicksville on Saturday, Nov. 22, the Homicide Squad announced.

The crash happened as a male pedestrian tried to cross Jerusalem Avenue near Gem Court at 7:34 p.m., according to detectives.

He was struck by a southbound 2021 Toyota RAV4 and suffered severe trauma. A medic pronounced him dead at the scene, the release stated.

The 32-year-old female driver stayed at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.