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Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County

A woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island, according to police.

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The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport. 

Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound.

She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police said. 

Her identity has not yet been released.

The 62-year-old driver of the Volkswagen stayed at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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