Woman Hit, Killed At Long Island Intersection

A woman died after being struck by a vehicle in a Long Island intersection, authorities said.

Cathy Leary, a 75-year-old West Hempstead resident, was hit and killed while crossing an intersection on Tuesday, Oct. 24, police said.
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10/26/2023 4:00 p.m.

It happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at approximately 6:50 a.m. in West Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police.

Cathy Leary, age 75, was crossing Cornwell Avenue at the intersection of Wildwood Road when she was struck by a 2019 Hyundai SUV that was traveling east on Cornwell Avenue.

Leary, a resident of West Hempstead, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

The driver, who was 19 years old, remained at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

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