Crime & Safety

Update: Man Struck by Vehicle in Wantagh Freak Accident

Police: Husband accidentally run over by wife.

A man pushing his disabled minvan was badly injured when the vehicle suddenly went into drive, running him over Tuesday, Nassau County police said.

The incident happened at about 10:40 a.m. on Frieda Lane in Wantagh.

The 55-year-old victim was pushing the 2000 Toyota out of his driveway with his 47-year-old wife at the drivers seat, when it suddenly kicked into drive, cops said.

He ended up pinned underneath the Toyota and suffered a leg fracture, internal bleeding as well as several abrasions and contusions.

The victim was airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital. Police said there was no apparent sign of criminality.



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