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Mahiat Hossen, 21, of Bellerose, was attempting to cross Old Country Road northbound near the intersection with Glen Cove Road around 5:30 a.m. when she was hit by a 2016 Mack garbage truck traveling eastbound, police said.
The area has a four-way crosswalk, according to Google Maps Street View, but it is not immediately clear if she was using them.
Hossen suffered catastrophic injuries to her head and body. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police medics at 5:37 a.m., authorities said.
The incident occurred just steps away from Roosevelt Field Mall, according to detectives.
No other vehicles were involved, and the garbage truck driver remained at the scene. No injuries to the driver were reported.
No charges have been filed at the time of publishing.
The Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate.
Relatives and friends are invited to share funeral details, a statement, and/or photos by emailing mmashburn@dailyvoice.com.
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