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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…
Man Crossing Roadway Struck, Killed By Car In Shirley
Police on Long Island are investigating a crash that killed a man overnight.
It took place in Shirley around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15.
According to Suffolk County detectives, Frank Brandimarte was crossing William Floyd Park Parkway from west to east when he was struck by a southbound 2016 Honda Civic driven by Aristides Baires,
Brandimarte, age 59, of Shirley, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.
Baires, age 28, of Shirley, was not injured.
The Honda was impounded for a safety check.
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Video: 17-Year-Old Rescues Patchogue Woman Who Drove Vehicle Into Bay
A Long Island teenager is being credited with saving an 18-year-old woman who drove her car into Patchogue Bay.
Suffolk County Police said Mia Samolinksi, of Patchogue, was driving a Subaru Outback in a parking lot near South Ocean Avenue at around 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.
At some point, she accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake, sending the vehicle right into the water, according to police.
Fortunately for her, 17-year-old Anthony Zhongor, of Patchogue, witnessed the accident and dove into the water after her, police said.
He was able to get the vehicle’s driver side door open…
Man Arrested After Crashing Car With Four Child Passengers In Coram
A 30-year-old man was arrested after police say he crashed a car with four child passengers into an SUV on Long Island.
The crash happened in Coram at about 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Yonnel Ricketts, of Middle Island, was driving a 2022 Dodge Challenger west on Middle Country Road, near the intersection of Country Club Drive, when the car veered into the center turning lane and struck a 2014 Cadillac SUV driven by a 38-year-old Coram man, SCPD reported.
Police said there were four boys in the Dodge, ages 12, 13, 14, and 15, two of who…
Woman Killed By Car That Rolled Over Her In Driveway Of Suffolk Home
Police are investigating an incident in which a woman was struck and killed by a car that rolled over her in the driveway of her Long Island home, while her husband was in the driver’s seat, according to authorities.
Marisa Orlando, age 80, was removing groceries from the trunk of a 2014 Toyota Camry in the driveway of her Ronkonkoma home located on Hawthorne Avenue, when the vehicle rolled in reverse and struck her at approximately 12:25 p.m. Thursday, April 1, Suffolk County Police said.
Orlando, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.
Orlando’s husband, Pietro…
Woman Loses Control Of Vehicle, Hits Long Island House, Becomes Stuck In Stairwell, Police Say
A 53-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly losing control of her vehicle and hitting a Long Island house, with the vehicle becoming stuck in the basement stairwell.
The crash took place around 10:15 p.m., Monday, March 1 on Thorne Drive, in Bethpage, said the Nassau County Police.
According to police, Eighth Precinct officers responded to a residence on Thorne Drive for an auto accident. Upon arrival, it was determined the vehicle left the roadway and struck a house.
The vehicle was stuck in the basement stairwell and the driver was unable to exit the vehicle.
The Nassau…
