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One person was killed in a crash overnight near a Long Island intersection.
It happened around 11:55 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in Rockville Centre.
A 42-year-old man while crossing north to south on Merrick Road in the vicinity of North Forest Avenue, was struck by a 2020 BMW motorcycle, according to Nassau County Police
The 36-year-old man operator, who was traveling eastbound on Merrick Road, was ejected from the motorcycle which subsequently struck a 2012 Honda Civic traveling eastbound on Merrick Road, police said.
The pedestrian and motorcyclist suffered multiple trauma injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by a hospital physician at 1:40 a.m., police said. The motorcyclist is listed in serious condition.
The operator of the Honda, a 19-year-old man, remained at the scene and was not injured.
The investigation is ongoing and the name of the victim has not yet been released.
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