21-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck Yards From Long Island Mall

Police released new details after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a garbage truck just yards from a Long Island shopping mall.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a garbage truck near the intersection of Old Country Road and Glen Cove Road in Carle Place on Friday morning, Dec. 6.
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Michael Mashburn

12/06/2024 1:45 p.m.

The incident happened in Carle Place near the intersection of Old Country Road and Glen Cove Road, near Roosevelt Field Mall, at around 5:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

Nassau County Police said a 21-year-old woman was attempting to cross Old Country Road northbound when she was struck by a garbage truck.

The victim suffered serious injuries to her head and body, and was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police medics.

No other vehicles were involved and nobody else was injured. The garbage truck driver remained at the scene.

Additional details about the victim were not immediately available. Relatives are invited to share funeral details, a statement, and/or photos by emailing mmashburn@dailyvoice.com.

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