Nicki Minaj’s father Robert Maraj dies in hit and run case
On Saturday, rapper Nicki Minaj’s father Robert Maraj lost his life after being struck by a vehicle in a hit and run incident on Long Island, the authorities said.
The Nassau County Police Department said in a statement, that, Mr. Maraj was walking in the roadway near the intersection of Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue in Mineola, N.Y., at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday when he was hit by a northbound vehicle that left the scene.
64 year old Robert Maraj who is a resident of Mineola, reached hospital in a critical condition. He was later declared dead by hospital doctor on Saturday.
The Nassau County Police Department said its Homicide Squad was investigating.
A representative for Ms. Minaj confirmed his death but did not provide further details.
