Woman's ID Mystery After Being Hit, Seriously Injured On Southern State Parkway

Police are working to identify a woman who was struck by a car and seriously injured while walking on the Southern State Parkway.

Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Inset: A teddy bear and necklace the victim was carrying.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Michael Mashburn

08/21/2024 4:00 p.m.

The incident happened in Hempstead, in the eastbound lanes near exit 13, at around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.

New York State Police said someone called 911 reporting that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The victim, a Black woman around 30 years old, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The woman was not carrying identification but was found holding a large teddy bear and wearing a gold necklace.

It was not immediately clear whether the driver remained at the scene.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact New York State Police at 631-756-3300.

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