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Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police
Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the broad-daylight execution of a 19-year-old man in Hempstead, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 10. Brayan Pineda, 20, of Elmont, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution for allegedly assisting in the cover-up of the March 1 homicide, police said. He is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, March 11, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead. Authorities previously arrested 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez for second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight In Intersection: Nassau County Police Allege Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight In Intersection: Nassau County Police Allege
Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight In Intersection: Nassau County Police Allege A 19-year-old was shot dead in broad daylight at a Hempstead intersection, and now another teen is behind bars, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 3. Jefferson J. Mancia-Fernandez, 19, of Hempstead, was gunned down near West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, police said. Officers found him unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Now, 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez of 190 West Marshall Street has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and tw…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Intersection, Nassau County Police Say Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Intersection, Nassau County Police Say
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Intersection, Nassau County Police Say A man was shot and killed in broad daylight at a busy Hempstead intersection, sparking an intense homicide investigation, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, March 2. Gunfire erupted at the corner of West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, leaving a man bleeding out on the pavement, authorities said. When Hempstead police arrived at 12:22 p.m., they found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, according to detectives. Officers fought to keep him alive before rushing him to a nearby hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced d…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years
Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years A Long Island man is accused in a string of bank robberies dating back years. Nassau County Police arrested Joseph Dumpson, age 32, of Farmingville, early Wednesday, Nov. 27, in connection with three bank robberies that occurred in Nassau County in 2020. According to police, Dumpson was behind the following robberies: TD Bank on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead – Dec. 22, 2020 TD Bank on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury – Dec. 23, 2020 TD Bank on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow – Dec. 28, 2020 Dumpson was taken into custody at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Yaphank, on suspicion of three co…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island Man Trafficked Kilogram Of Oxy, Xanax, More Long Island Man Trafficked Kilogram Of Oxy, Xanax, More
Hempstead's Trevor Lawry Trafficked Oxy, Xanax, More A Long Island man has been sentenced to a stay in prison after being convicted of a yearslong scheme of forging prescriptions and reselling the drugs on the street. Trevor Lawry, age 38 of Hempstead, received his eight-year sentence on Wednesday, April 17, the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York announced. Lawry was convicted for orchestrating a conspiracy to divert Oxycodone and a myriad of other medications — including Adderall, Alprazolam (Xanax), and Promethazine with codeine syrup — from a Hempstead pharmacy to then resell. The scheme took place from Februa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Fatal Crash: Man Hit On Long Island Roadway Fatal Crash: Man Hit On Long Island Roadway
Fatal Crash: Man Hit On Long Island Roadway Police on Long Island are investigating a fatal crash that killed a man along a busy roadway. It happened in Hempstead around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 in the area of Peninsula Boulevard in the vicinity of President Street. Nassau County Police said the man was struck by a 2006 Nissan Ultima traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard.  The 33-year-old driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, police said. The man suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has not yet been rel…

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by Kathy Reakes
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McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight On Long Island McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight On Long Island
McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight On Long Island Months after a teenager was shot and killed in broad daylight at a Long Island McDonald’s, a suspect is behind bars. Gerson Hernandez, age 20, of Hempstead, was arrested Monday, March 13, in connection with the death of 19-year-old Hector Manuel Valencia Gomez, according to Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Long Island McDonald's Gomez was found shot to death Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the McDonald’s on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead. Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. with reports of multiple shots fired at t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway The identity has been released of a person killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. The crash happened just before 7:40 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Hempstead. A 45-year-old man operating a 2013 Honda motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard was struck by a 2014 Honda Accord operated by a 72-year-old woman as she attempted a left turn onto Grove Street, Nassau County Police said.   The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  On Tuesday, March 7, police identified the man as Jermaine Thomas of Hempstead. E…

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by Joe Lombardi
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45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway
45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash overnight on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 7:40 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Hempstead. A 45-year-old man operating a 2013 Honda motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard was struck by a 2014 Honda Accord operated by a 72-year-old woman as she attempted a left turn onto Grove Street, Nassau County Police said.   The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.  A brake safety check was performed on the Honda Accord at the scene. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Person Critically Injured In Hit-Run Crash In Hempstead Person Critically Injured In Hit-Run Crash In Hempstead
Person Critically Injured In Hit-Run Crash In Hempstead An investigation is underway after a person was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. It happened in Hempstead at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said a pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was crossing South Franklin Street near Peninsula Boulevard when he was struck by a southbound dark-colored SUV. The SUV left the scene, and the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment of multiple injuries, NCPD said. Detectives asked anyone with information about the crash to call Nassau County Crime …

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by Nicole Valinote
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ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead The identity has been released of a man who died after being struck by two separate vehicles on a Long Island roadway. It happened around 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 in Hempstead. The 35-year-old man was crossing Peninsula Boulevard near the intersection of President Street when he was struck by a 2003 Honda Civic driven by a 47-year-old man that was traveling northbound on Peninsula Boulevard, Nassau County Police said.  The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a 2018 Dodge utility van traveling northbound on Peninsula Boulevard, driven by a 54-year-old man, said police…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead
Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Van On Roadway In Hempstead A man died after being struck by two separate vehicles on a Long Island roadway. It happened around 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 in Hempstead. The 35-year-old man was crossing Peninsula Boulevard near the intersection of President Street when he was struck by a 2003 Honda Civic driven by a 47-year-old man that was traveling northbound on Peninsula Boulevard, Nassau County Police said.  The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a 2018 Dodge utility van traveling northb…

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by Joe Lombardi
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27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Hempstead Crash 27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Hempstead Crash
27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Hempstead Crash Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 in Hempstead. While heading southwest on Peninsula Boulevard, operating a 2002 Honda motorcycle, a 27-year-old man was involved in the collision with a 2008 Toyota Camry, that was traveling northeast near Madison Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead by a staff physician, according to police. His identity has not yet been released. The 39-ye…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old In Nassau County Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old In Nassau County
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old In Nassau County A 25-year-old Long Island resident was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 49-year-old man. Deshawn Martin, of Hempstead, was arrested at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Freeport and charged with first-degree murder in the January incident, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He is accused of shooting Santos Valeriano Argueta, of Hempstead, at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street in Hempstead.  Martin was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, Feb. 10, NCPD said.  Earli…

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by Nicole Valinote
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ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At Nassau County Intersection ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At Nassau County Intersection
ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At Nassau County Intersection The identity has been released for a man who was found shot dead at a Long Island intersection. Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in Hempstead near the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Upon arrival, officers located a 49-year-old man laying on the ground. The male victim suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was soon after pronounced dead by hospital staff, police said.  On Friday, Feb. 4, police announced that…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For Wanted Nassau County Homicide Suspect Alert Issued For Wanted Nassau County Homicide Suspect
Alert Issued For Wanted Nassau County Homicide Suspect Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate a fatal Long Island shooting. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad as they continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Santos Valeriano Argueta, who was found gunned down in Hempstead last month. According to police, shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, Argueta (pictured above) was found shot to death in the area of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street in Hempstead. No other information has been released by police during the initial investigation. In response, Nassau…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old Man In Nassau County Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old Man In Nassau County
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old Man In Nassau County An investigation is underway after a 49-year-old man was fatally shot on Long Island. Hempstead Police officers responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street in Hempstead at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The victim was found laying on the ground, suffering from gunshot wounds, NCPD said. Police said the man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities did not announce the victim's identity. NCPD asked anyone with information about the case to call Nassau C…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Pedestrian Dies Days After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Nassau County Street Pedestrian Dies Days After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Nassau County Street
Pedestrian Dies Days After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Nassau County Street Police have identified the 28-year-old man who died from his injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing the street on Long Island. The man had been critically injured in the crash in Hempstead at about 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.  Rashad Pyfrom, of Hempstead, was pronounced dead on Friday, Aug. 27, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Related - Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say Police said a 49-year-old man was driving a 2008 Mercury north on Peninsula Boulevard near West Marshall Street when the vehi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say
Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say Police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Long Island roadway. The Nassau County Police Department said the crash happened in Hempstead at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. NCPD said a 49-year-old man was driving a 2008 Mercury north on Peninsula Boulevard near West Marshall Street when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who had been crossing west to east. The 28-year-old was taken to a hospital to be treated for severe head and body trauma, police said. He is listed in critical condition. No other injuries were reported, NCPD said.&nb…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Long Island Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Long Island
Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Long Island A 31-year-old ATV driver was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at a busy Long Island intersection over the weekend, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that a Valley Stream man was driving an ATV at approximately 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and South Franklin Street in Hempstead, when he was struck by another driver. Police said that the driver was heading north on South Franklin Street on his ATV, when he was struck by the other vehicle at the intersection, where the driver proceeded to …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles At Busy Long Island Intersection A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles at a busy Long Island intersection. The incident happened on Thursday, June 11 at 11 p.m. in Hempstead. While attempting to cross Peninsula Boulevard on foot at the intersection of Washington Street, the man, who has yet to be identified, was first hit by a 2011 Toyota Camry, Nassau County Police said. The Toyota was traveling north on Peninsula Boulevard and was being operated by a 34-year-old man, police said.  A second vehicle, a 2012 Nissan Murano, that was in the adjacent lane on Peninsula Blvd., being operated by a 54-year-old…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found
Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Update: A 14-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been located. Estefanny Gonzalez Oviedo had last been seen leaving her residence in Hempstead on Peninsula Boulevard residence at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, Nassau County Police said. Her disappearance was reported to police on Friday, March 13. On Tuesday, March 16, police announced she's been found. Original report: A 14-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Estefanny Gonzalez Oviedo was last seen leaving her residence in Hempstead on Peninsula Boulevard resid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police Deem Incident At Long Island McDonald's A Hoax Police Deem Incident At Long Island McDonald's A Hoax
Police Deem Incident At Long Island McDonald's A Hoax A potential kidnapping and assault investigation on Long Island was a hoax, police said. Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department issued an alert on Thursday, Jan. 23, as they sought the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was wanted in connection to an assault and possible kidnapping in Hempstead. Police said that shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt followed his alleged victim from McDonald’s on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead. According to police, the suspect, along with at least two others, were spotted on video surveill…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Declare Incident At Long Island McDonald’s To Be A Hoax Police Declare Incident At Long Island McDonald’s To Be A Hoax
Police Declare Incident At Long Island McDonald’s To Be A Hoax Update: Nassau County Police are now saying the incident at a McDonald's on Long Island described in the original report below has been deemed a hoax. Original report: Three suspects are on the loose after a man was assaulted and possibly kidnapped at a McDonald's on Long Island. It happened in Hempstead on Monday, Jan. 20 just after 8 p.m., Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a 50-year-old male customer was at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 340 Peninsula Boulevard when he observed the first suspect follow the victim out into the parking lot at which time the s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection
ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection The identity has been released for a woman who was killed after she was hit by a car crossing a busy intersection on Long Island. The crash happened just after 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 in Hempstead, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the female pedestrian, now identified as 55-year-old Corline Cameau of Hempstead, was crossing Peninsula Boulevard from east to west at the intersection of West Graham Avenue when she was struck by a 2018 Kia Stinger operated by a 25-year-old man. Cameau was transported to Mercy Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:37 a.m. by emer…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car
Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection A woman crossing a busy intersection on Long Island was killed after she was hit by a car in an early morning crash. It happened just after 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 in Hempstead, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the female pedestrian, age 55, was crossing Peninsula Boulevard from east to west at the intersection of West Graham Avenue when she was struck by a 2018 Kia Stinger operated by a 25-year-old man. The victim was trans…

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by Joe Lombardi