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ID Released For Service Station Employee Struck, Killed By Jeep In Wantagh

The identity of an auto service center employee who was killed after he was struck by a jeep while on the job has been released.

The Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Service Center on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Wantagh.     

The Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Service Center on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Wantagh.     

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The incident happened on Long Island around 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in Wantagh.

The 32-year-old male employee at the Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Service Center on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was hit by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by another employee as he backed up, according to Nassau County Police. 

The victim, now identified as 32-year-old Daniel Cicio, of Levittown, was transported to a nearby hospital by a Nassau County Police Ambulance where he was soon after pronounced dead by hospital physicians. 

The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old man, remained at the scene. 

The investigation is ongoing.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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