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Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County
Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County A man fell to his death from the roof of a two-story home on Long Island, authorities say. The incident occurred on Maple Avenue in Lynbrook on Saturday, Nov. 30.  According to Nassau County Police, the 47-year-old man lost his footing while working on the roof and fell to the ground, sustaining severe head trauma. The victim, whose identity and place of residence have not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a physician. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. Check back …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County
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. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Lindenhurst Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Freeport 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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man In Baldwin Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man In Baldwin
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man In Baldwin A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Long Island. The incident happened in Baldwin, on Coes Neck Road, at around 6:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Nassau County Police said a cargo truck was driving near the intersection of Notre Dame Court when it swerved to avoid a car backing into the roadway and struck a 44-year-old man walking on the shoulder. The victim suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic, according to police. His identity had not been publicized as of Friday evening. The 59-year-old truck driver remained at the scene. Police said…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore A person was killed after being struck by an SUV on a busy Lon Island roadway. It happened around 2:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in North Bellmore. A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road eastbound in the vicinity of Frisch Place when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 65-year-old man heading northbound, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  His identity has not yet been released. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Months after a 24-year-old hit-and-run victim was left for dead in the street, police have arrested the man they say was behind the crime. Christopher Rosselli’s arrest in relation to the South Farmingdale incident was announced by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, May 28. Just after 3 a.m. on January 28, the 24-year-old Rosselli was reported to have been driving a silver pickup truck on Merrits Road when he struck Mohamed Elromi near the Farmingdale Public Library. Earlier Report: ID Released For 24-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Hit-Run South Farmingdale Crash After…

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by Sophie Grieser
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1 Severely Injured After Car Hits Wall, Trees On Long Island 1 Severely Injured After Car Hits Wall, Trees On Long Island
1 Severely Injured After Car Hits Wall, Trees On Long Island A car carrying six people crashed into a retaining wall and two other trees while driving on Long Island, causing one severe injury, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 26 in Flower Hill, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 6:45 p.m. that evening, a 36-year-old woman driving a 2003 Toyota Camry collided with a retaining wall in the village. The woman, whose identity has not been released, then struck two trees. She and the five men in her car — aged 17, 21, 28, 35, and 42 — were taken to a local hospital, where one of the victims is said to have been admi…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Police are searching for the driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that left a man injured and lying in the street. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 16 just after 6:30 p.m. in Garden City Park, according to Nassau County Police. At that time, a witness saw a black Acura hit the victim in Dyckman Avenue and continued driving. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was left in the street. Police said that, though they found him conscious, he suffered head trauma and was bleeding heavily when officers found him in the street. Have you seen this car? Nassau County Police Department He wa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway
Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway A Long Island teenager was hospitalized after being struck by a pickup truck. The 15-year-old girl was riding her bicycle on Bayville Avenue in Bayville at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, when she was struck by a 2020 Dodge Ram head-on before the driver turned left onto Dickerson Avenue, police said. The teenager suffered head trauma and was airlifted by a Nassau County Police helicopter to a local hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition. Police said that the driver, a 22-year-old man, stayed at the scene and his truck passed brake and safety checks. The in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Worker Rescued After Falling Through Roof Long Island Worker Rescued After Falling Through Roof
Long Island Worker Rescued After Falling Through Roof A worker at a busy Long Island building had to be rescued after falling through a hatch on the roof, police said. First responders were dispatched to Covanta on Merchants Concourse in East Garden City at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, where there was a report of a man that fell nearly two dozen feet through a roof. Upon arrival, it was determined that a worker fell through a hatch on the roof, dropping approximately 20 feet onto another tier of roofing prior to his rescue. Emergency Services Unit officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to the scene, and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Road Suffers Head Trauma After Getting Hit By Van Man Crossing Busy Long Island Road Suffers Head Trauma After Getting Hit By Van
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Road Suffers Head Trauma After Getting Hit By Van A man crossing a busy Long Island roadway was seriously injured after being hit by a van. It happened on Monday, June 22 just after 9 a.m. in Hicksville. A 51-year-old man was driving a 2016 Ford van on West Old Country Road that struck a 62-year-old man crossing from south to north in the vicinity of Newbridge Road, Nassau County Police said.  Second Precinct officers arrived and assisted in treating the victim for head trauma with members of the Hicksville Fire Department. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.  The vehicle was impou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say Man Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say
Man Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say This story has been updated. A man found dead on the side of a roadway in Wyandanch was a victim of violence and suffered from head trauma, according to the Suffolk County Police. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the death of the man who was found dead by a sanitation worker on the side of Spruce Street, south of Jefferson Avenue, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Thursday, May 30, the department said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, they added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes