Nassau police arrested Oscar Guzman, of Elmont, for allegedly leaving the scene of a serious vehicular accident on Dec. 27, at 6:52 a.m. in Elmont.
A man, 57, was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near the intersection of Locustwood Boulevard when he was struck by a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder traveling west on Hempstead Turnpike, according to police.
The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police said.
After the subsequent investigation, Guzman, 49, was arrested.
He is charged with leaving the scene of a serious vehicular accident with injury. Guzman pleaded not guilty and was released without bail. His next court date is Jan. 6. John Salvatore Campo represents him.