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44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Crash On Long Island 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Crash On Long Island
44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Crash On Long Island Police are investigating a fatal overnight Long Island crash. Read the new, updated story -  New Update: Westbury Man ID'd As Victim Of Pickup Truck Crash It happened around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, March 3 in New Cassel when a 44-year-old man was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling eastbound in front of 683 Old Country Road, Nassau County Police said.  The 24-year-old male operator of the vehicle remained at the scene. The male pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospita…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 in Southampton. Southampton Town Police Officers and New York State Police responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported the incident. Officers performed CPR on the pedestrian who was transported by Southampton Ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.   The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.  The pedestrian involved in this crash has been identified as Julio Victor Teo-Gomez, age 48…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured, Boy Airlifted After Being Hit By SUV On Long Island Roadway Woman Critically Injured, Boy Airlifted After Being Hit By SUV On Long Island Roadway
Woman Critically Injured, Boy Airlifted After Being Hit By SUV On Long Island Roadway A woman was critically injured and a boy was airlifted to a hospital after both were struck by an SUV at a busy Long Island intersection. The incident happened around 2:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 in Farmingdale. A 12-year-old boy and a 69-year-old woman were walking southbound on Fulton Street, in the crosswalk, when they were struck by a 2009 Honda SUV being operated by an 80-year-old woman, Nassau County Police said.  The driver was making a right-hand turn heading westbound onto Fulton Street where she struck and ran over the boy and then struck and dragged the woman. The boy was tr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police
Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police A woman had to be rescued from under a school bus after she was hit while crossing a Long Island street, police said. It happened on Monday, Nov. 13 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, the 45-year-old woman was pushing a stroller while crossing Long Beach Road at the Davison Avenue intersection. At approximately 2:40 p.m., a mini school bus, driven by a 71-year-old man, was traveling west on Davison Avenue and took a left onto Long Beach Road, striking the woman, who has remained unnamed. The woman became pinned under the bus. Rescuers used a five-ton floor jack and hi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Woman Struck By Jeep At Busy Lake Ronkonkoma Intersection Woman Struck By Jeep At Busy Lake Ronkonkoma Intersection
Woman Struck By Jeep At Busy Lake Ronkonkoma Intersection A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Long Island intersection. The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in Lake Ronkonkoma. The woman was walking southbound on Hawkins Avenue when she was struck by a  2019 Jeep Renegade that was attempting to turn right on Express Drive North, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, a 52-year-old Ronkonkoma resident, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of the Jeep, a 73-year-old Lake Ronkonkoma man, was n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport 30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car on Long Island. The incident happened at around 1:45 a.m. Monday, June 19 in Jamesport, on Sound Avenue near Pier Avenue. An investigation by the Riverhead Town Police Department found that a 30-year-old Riverhead man was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driving eastbound. The victim, who police did not name pending notification of family, was taken by ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and calle…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island Roadway Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island Roadway
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island Roadway A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Long Island. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday, March 26 in New Hyde Park on Hillside Avenue near North 4th St. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the 69-year-old was struck by a 2016 Chrysler, being driven by a 74-year-old man. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said. The driver remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Struck By Mercedes SUV Crossing Long Island Roadway Critical Man Struck By Mercedes SUV Crossing Long Island Roadway Critical
Man Struck By Mercedes SUV Crossing Long Island Roadway Critical A 55-year-old man struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV crossing a Long Island roadway is in critical condition. The incident took place in Wantagh around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. According to Nassau County Police, the man was walking on Jerusalem Avenue from the south side to the north side of the roadway when he was struck by the SUV traveling eastbound in the vicinity of Hawthorne Drive West.   The man sustained head trauma and was transported by a Nassau County Ambulance to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition, police said. The sixty-two-year-old SUV drive…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Rocky Point Street 21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Rocky Point Street
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Rocky Point Street A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by a car while crossing a busy Long Island street. Emergency crews in Rocky Point were called at around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, Jan. 30, with reports that a car had struck a pedestrian on Route 25A east of Rocky Point Road, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said Sharif Murray, of Rocky Point, was struck by a Subaru Forester as he attempted to cross Route 25A. Murray was pronounced dead at the scene. The 75-year-old driver and his wife, both of Shoreham, were not injured, police said. Their vehicle was impounded to undergo safety…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection 'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection
'Will Finally Bring Relief': Work Begins On $3.8M Improvements At Busy LI Intersection A notoriously busy intersection on Long Island is getting a massive makeover. Work has begun on a $3.8 million improvement project in the Village of Westbury, at the intersection of Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike (State Route 25), and the Northern State Parkway, transportation officials announced Monday, Nov. 28. With enhanced safety and mobility in mind, the project will see the addition of several new lanes, a raised median, upgraded signals, and other improvements designed to reduce congestion and ease travel, officials said. Pedestrians will enjoy new sidewalks, curb ramps, and a rai…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Van In Crosswalk Of Long Island Roadway Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Van In Crosswalk Of Long Island Roadway
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Van In Crosswalk Of Long Island Roadway A Long Island woman was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV while in a crosswalk, according to authorities. The crash took place in Inwood around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the 68-year-old woman was walking east on Bayview Avenue when she was struck in the crosswalk at Sheridan Boulevard by a man, age 73, driving a 2008 Toyota Sienna traveling southbound.  The woman was transported to a local area hospital by helicopter and is listed in critical but stable condition, police said. The male driver remained at the scene. The wom…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway Police are investigating after a man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3  in Lake Success. While attempting to cross in the vicinity of 1100 Marcus Ave., from the south side to the north side, the male pedestrian was struck by a 2020 Jeep traveling westbound on Marcus Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  The 67-year-old man suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:55 a.m. Monday by a hospital physician, said police. His identity has no…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street
Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street A 60-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island. The incident happened in Bethpage at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said the man was crossing the street on Hempstead Turnpike at Stewart Avenue when a 2021 Audi four-door sedan struck him. The driver of the Audi, a 29-year-old woman, remained at the scene, police said. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Man Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Car On Long Island
Man Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Car On Long Island A man who was struck crossing a Long Island street has died at the hospital after being treated for critical injuries, police announced. In Mineola, the man was crossing 2nd Street at the intersection of Roosevelt Place shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 when he was struck by a 2012 Toyota that was being driven by a 60-year-old driver, a spokesperson from the Nassau County Police Department said. Original story - Man Crossing Mineola Roadway Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car The spokesperson said that the victim was pronounced dead by hospital staff at 1:40 a.m. on…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Crossing LI Roadway Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car Man Crossing LI Roadway Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car
Man Crossing LI Roadway Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car An 86-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a driver while crossing a Long Island roadway, police said. In Mineola, the man was crossing 2nd Street at the intersection of Roosevelt Place shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 when he was struck by a 2012 Toyota that was being driven by a 60-year-old driver, a spokesperson from the Nassau County Police Department said. According to police, the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital by paramedics and is listed in critical condition on Friday, May 27. Investigators noted that the driver of the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Mastic Beach Crash Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Mastic Beach Crash
Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Mastic Beach Crash Police on Long Island need the public’s help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian in Brookhaven. The victim was walking on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach at around 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, Suffolk County Police said. Instead of stopping and rendering aid, the driver took off heading southbound on Flower Road. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators released surveillance images showing the SUV believed to be involved in the crash. Suffolk County Crime Stoppe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
ID Released For 42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection ID Released For 42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
ID Released For 42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection The identity has been released of a man killed in a crash near a Long Island intersection over the weekend. It happened around 11:55 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in Rockville Centre. A 42-year-old man, now identified as Scott Brower of Rockville Centre, 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 Mer…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car On Long Island Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car On Long Island
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car On Long Island A man suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car along a Long Island roadway. The crash occurred in Nassau County around 8 p.m., Sunday, March 20, on Sunrise Highway near South Main Street in Freeport. According to detectives, a 66-year-old man was driving westbound in a white 2020 Subaru Forester, when he struck the 49-year old male pedestrian.  As a result of the collision, the man suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Nassau County Police said. He is listed in critical condition. The identity of the victim …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection 42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
42-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection ID Released For Man Killed In Crash Near Rockville Centre Intersection 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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Attempting To Cross LI Roadway Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say Man Attempting To Cross LI Roadway Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say
Man Attempting To Cross LI Roadway Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say An investigation is underway after a fatal crash on Long Island. It happened around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 in Hicksville. While attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane, an 81-year-old man was struck by a northbound 2005 Honda Civic being driven by a 20-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.  The driver remained on scene and awaited police arrival.  The pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician, said police. The man's identity has not yet been released. Check back to Da…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say
Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say A 67-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a Long Island street. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the crash happened in Selden at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. A 37-year-old man was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado north on College Road and made a left turn onto Middle Country Road when the Chevrolet struck the woman who was in the crosswalk, SCPD said. SCPD said the woman struck, identified as Linda Evangelista, of Selden, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet was …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway Man Dies After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway
Man Dies After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a fatal overnight crash on a Long Island roadway. It happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in Old Brookville. A 36-year-old man was operating a 2014 Jeep southbound on Glen Cove Road when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The victim, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, said police. The driver remained at the scene and a vehicle brake and safety check were conducted. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Driver On LI Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Driver On LI
Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Driver On LI A pedestrian was hospitalized inc critical condition after being struck by a driver crossing a busy Long Island intersection, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that a Ford Fusion being driven by a 54-year-old man struck a man near the intersection of North Franklin Avenue and Fulton Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. in Hempstead on Friday, Sept. 3. The pedestrian, a 66-year-old man, was treated at the scene for severe head trauma and transported to an area hospital for treatment by a Nassau County Police Ambulance. Police noted that the driver remained at the scene to assist in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Click here for an updated story: Man Dies After Being Struck By Car While Crossing Nassau County Street A person was seriously injured after being struck by a car on a busy Long Island roadway overnight. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, in Valley Stream. The male victim, age 62, was crossing northbound in front of 175 E. Merrick Road when he was struck by a black-colored 2018 Honda Civic traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said. The victim was transported to South Nassau Hospital and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Honda, a 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Crossing Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Mack Truck Man Crossing Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Mack Truck
Man Crossing Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Mack Truck A man was killed after being struck by a truck while he was crossing a busy Long Island intersection overnight. The incident happened on Thursday, June 3 at around 10:10 p.m. in Levittown. While attempting to cross northbound on Wantagh Avenue at Hempstead Turnpike, the 50-year-old man was struck by a 2000 Mack truck traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said.  The man suffered multiple trauma injuries to his body and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:28 pm by a hospital physician, police said. The male driver, age 43, remained at the scene. …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Woman Killed After Being Struck By School Bus At Long Island Intersection Woman Killed After Being Struck By School Bus At Long Island Intersection
Woman Killed After Being Struck By School Bus At Long Island Intersection A woman was killed after being struck by a school bus at a Long Island intersection. The incident happened just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Oceanside. While attempting to cross Nassau Road northbound in the vicinity of Weidner Avenue, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2016 Ford school bus traveling eastbound on Weidner Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered a traumatic head injury and was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:28 a.m. by a …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Teenage Driver At Long Island Intersection 13-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Teenage Driver At Long Island Intersection
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Teenage Driver At Long Island Intersection A 13-year-old was seriously injured in a crash involving a teenage driver at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened on Friday, Jan. 1 just after 5:30 p.m. in East Meadow. While attempting to cross at the intersection of Newbridge Road and 7th Avenue, a 13-year-old boy from East Meadow was struck by a northbound 2003 Toyota Corolla that was being operated by an 18-year-old male who remained at the scene, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the victim suffered multiple trauma injuries, was transported to an area hospital for treatment, and is listed in seriou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By US Postal Service Vehicle On Long Island Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By US Postal Service Vehicle On Long Island
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By US Postal Service Vehicle On Long Island A man walking along a busy Long Island roadway was seriously injured after being hit by a United States Postal Service vehicle. The incident took place around 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, on Jerusalem Avenue in Levittown, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the man, 46, was walking southbound on Jerusalem Avenue in the vicinity of Mallard Road was struck by a United States Postal vehicle traveling southbound on Jerusalem Avenue.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries to his head and body.   He was transported to an …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Near Suffolk Shopping Center Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Near Suffolk Shopping Center
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Near Suffolk Shopping Center A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near a busy Long Island shopping center. It happened on Sunday, Oct. 4 at approximately 9 p.m. near the entrance to the Central Islip Town Center. The adult male pedestrian was crossing Carleton Avenue in the crosswalk at South Research Place when he was struck by a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Carleton Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle fled the scene, continuing southbound on Carleton Avenue. The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported via Central Islip-H…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Walking Across Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By SUV, Police Say Woman Walking Across Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By SUV, Police Say
Woman Walking Across Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By SUV, Police Say A woman died from injuries she suffered after being hit by an SUV at an intersection on Long Island. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 in Hempstead. Rosie Cubies, 64, while walking at the intersection of Barr Avenue and Van Cott Avenue was struck by a 2017 Honda Pilot that was traveling south on Clinton Street, Nassau County Police said. The 52-year-old male operator of the vehicle remained at the scene for police arrival.  A vehicle safety check was conducted at the scene and released to the operator. The pedestrian, who suffered multiple trauma injuries,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles at a busy Long Island intersection. The incident happened on Thursday, June 11 at 11 p.m. in Hempstead. While attempting to cross Peninsula Boulevard on foot at the intersection of Washington Street, the man, who has yet to be identified, was first hit by a 2011 Toyota Camry, Nassau County Police said. The Toyota was traveling north on Peninsula Boulevard and was being operated by a 34-year-old man, police said.  A second vehicle, a 2012 Nissan Murano, that was in the adjacent lane on Peninsula Blvd., being operated by a 54-year-old…

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by Joe Lombardi