Woman Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Van In Nassau County

A woman hospitalized with critical injuries after she was struck by a van while crossing a Long Island roadway has died.

The area near where the crash happened
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Joe Lombardi

11/22/2021 2:30 p.m.

The crash happened in Hempstead at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20.

The woman, now identified as Apolonia Montejos, age 81, of Hempstead. walked north on Bennett Avenue and was crossing at Fulton Avenue when she was struck by a 2019 Ford cargo van, Nassau County Police said.

The driver of the van stayed at the scene and called 911, police said.

Earlier report: Woman Hospitalized With Critical Injuries After Being Struck By Van In Nassau County

The investigation is continuing.

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