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Freeport Woman Killed Crossing Road, Driver Hospitalized: Police

An 89-year-old driver fatally struck a 73-year-old woman crossing a street in Freeport, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

A Nassau County Police Highway Patrol vehicle.

A Nassau County Police Highway Patrol vehicle.

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police
Police lights

Police lights

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Barbara Martin of Freeport was crossing North Main Street heading east near Stevens Street in Freeport on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5:04 p.m., according to police. That's when the 2014 Lincoln traveling southbound hit her, detectives said. 

Martin was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m., according to hospital staff.

The driver, whose name has not been released, was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

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