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Man Dies In Fall From Roof On Long Island Man Dies In Fall From Roof On Long Island
Man Dies In Fall From Roof On Long Island 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 On Long Island Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Long Island
Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Long Island 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 On Long Island Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island 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
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
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