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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Allegedly Drunk Driver Outside Long Island Diner
The identity has been released of a man who was killed after exiting a popular Long Island diner when he was struck by a drunk driver, according to authorities.
Officers responded to the parking lot of On Parade Diner in Woodbury, located at 7980 Jericho Turnpike, at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Willem Specht, age 62, of Woodbury, entered his gray 2004 Infiniti sedan before backing up southbound and striking a man who just exited the diner, Nassau County Police said.
The victim, now identified as Joseph Devito, age 61, of Wantagh. suffered severe trauma and was transporte…
Victim Who Just Exited Popular Long Island Diner Struck, Killed By Drunk Driver: Police
Updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Drunk Driver Outside Woodbury Diner
A man driving drunk struck and killed a victim who had just exited a popular Long Island diner, according to authorities.
Officers responded to the parking lot of On Parade Diner in Woodbury, located at 7980 Jericho Turnpike, at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Willem Specht, age 62, of Woodbury, entered his gray 2004 Infiniti sedan before backing up southbound and striking a 61-year-old male pedestrian who just exited the diner, Nassau County Police said.
The victim suffered severe…
