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Pedestrian Identified In Fatal Sunrise Highway Crash: Police Pedestrian Identified In Fatal Sunrise Highway Crash: Police
Pedestrian Identified In Fatal Sunrise Highway Crash: Police The pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale has been identified, Suffolk County Police announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Steven McDonald, 63, of Coram, was in the roadway of eastbound Sunrise Highway, between exits 48 and 49, when he was hit by a 2011 BMW 550 driven by Wayne Griffith, 60, of Medford, at 9:25 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, police said. McDonald was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said. Griffith was not injured, and the BMW was impounded for a safety check, according to au…
Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition
Christmas Day CT Hit, Run Crash Sends Victim To Hospital In Critical Condition Investigators in Connecticut are asking for the public's help to track down a car that they believe crashed into someone walking along the side of the road on Christmas, severely injuring them, and did not stop, authorities said.  The crash happened just before 7:45 p.m. in front of 26 Lake Ave. in Danbury, authorities said. The victim was left lying on the side of the road with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics rushed them to Danbury Hospital for treatment.  Police didn't release any information on the victim.  Police shared a photo of a silver-color…
Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police
Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police A man in his 40s was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia’s 3rd District, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 9:35 p.m. The pedestrian was walking in the bike lane on the 3XX block of Snyder Avenue when he was struck by an unknown tan sedan traveling eastbound, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The driver fled the scene, continuing eastbound on Snyder Avenue, police said. Medics from the Philadelphia Fire Department pronounced the man dead at the scene at 9:40 p.m. The crash scene was held for an investigation by the Crash Investigation Di…
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376 A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson of the Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the fatal car-pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. on Route 376 near Hackensack Heights Road in Wappinger. Deputies responded to reports of a collision and found that the pedestrian, a 67-year-old man, had sustained life-threatening injuries, Watterson said. He was transported to Vassar Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. T…
FedEx Truck Kills Pedestrian On Long Island Expressway: Police FedEx Truck Kills Pedestrian On Long Island Expressway: Police
FedEx Truck Kills Pedestrian On Long Island Expressway: Police A pedestrian was fatally struck by a FedEx truck on the Long Island Expressway in Jericho, authorities said. The collision happened between exits 40W and 40 at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, according to the Nassau County Police Department. A 2004 FedEx truck, driven by a 28-year-old man, was heading east in the right lane when it struck a 33-year-old man who was walking in the roadway, detective said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police medic, police said. The truck driver remained at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The incident remai…
Hit-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash In Temple Hills: Police Hit-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash In Temple Hills: Police
Hit-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Dies Months After Crash In Temple Hills: Police A pedestrian struck in an October hit-and-run in Temple Hills has died from his injuries, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced on Wednesday. Deon Anthony Smith, 47, who had no fixed address, passed away on Dec. 14, nearly two months after the crash, police said. Officers were initially called to the 4300 block of St. Barnabas Road on Oct. 17 to investigate a reported hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in the area. According to investigators, a driver struck Smith and fled the scene without stopping. Police are actively working to identify both the driver and the vehicle i…
Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car In Port Washington: Homicide Squad Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car In Port Washington: Homicide Squad
Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car In Port Washington: Homicide Squad A 73-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Port Washington on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, police announced. The crash happened at 10:12 a.m. when a 45-year-old woman driving a 2019 Subaru turned left from Plandome Road onto Murray Avenue and hit the pedestrian who was crossing the street, detectives with the Nassau County Homicide Squad said in a release. The injured woman was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition, according to police. The driver stayed on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. This …
Waterbury Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF,  Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report Waterbury Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF,  Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report
Waterbury Teen Who Struck BF's Ex-GF, Friend In Hit-Run Crash Jailed: Report A 19-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested and charged in a hit-and-run crash that sent two pedestrians to the hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. NBC Connecticut identified the victims as the woman's boyfriend's ex-girlfriend and her friend. Melany Camanero, of Waterbury, surrendered on Thursday, Dec. 12, after a warrant was issued for her arrest on charges of criminal attempt to commit murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and evading responsibility resulting in serious physical injury. Camanero is accused of striking two women with her car near 38 Walnut Ave. in Wat…
53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia 53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia
53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Freightliner truck in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The crash occurred at 1:16 a.m. in the 7600 block of Frankford Avenue as the truck exited a gas station and attempted to make a left turn, Philadelphia police said. According to investigators, the pedestrian walked in front of the truck and was not visible to the driver. The truck hit the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 1:44 a.m., officials said. The driver of the Freightliner remained at…
21-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck Yards From Roosevelt Field Mall 21-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck Yards From Roosevelt Field Mall
21-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck Yards From Roosevelt Field Mall Police released new details after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a garbage truck just yards from a Long Island shopping mall. 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 an…
Maryland Driver Charged In Lancaster Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman Maryland Driver Charged In Lancaster Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman
Maryland Driver Charged In Lancaster Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman A Maryland driver accused of hitting a 75-year-old woman and a dog with his car before fleeing the scene has turned himself in, Manheim Township Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. John Paul Michels, 39, surrendered to authorities following an October 21, 2024, incident on the 100 block of River Drive in Lancaster Township. According to police, Michels allegedly struck the elderly pedestrian and a dog being walked by the victim's friend at approximately 9:06 a.m., leaving both with serious injuries requiring hospitalization. A witness identified the vehicle as a dark four-door sedan, poli…
Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection
Woman Struck By Vehicle At Busy Lancaster County Intersection A woman was injured after being hit by a vehicle at a busy intersection in Lancaster County on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, emergency dispatchers said. The pedestrian was struck at Route 896 and Lincoln Highway East/Route 30 in East Lampeter Township around 8:15 a.m., authorities said. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately available. Police remained at the scene as of late Tuesday morning. East Lampeter Township police are investigating the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police A pedestrian was hospitalized after being run over by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Morris County supermarket Sunday morning, Dec. 1, police said. The vehicle was pulling out of a spot in the Acme parking lot on E. Main Street in Denville, when they drove over the female pedestrian and came to a stop, with the pedestrian underneath the vehicle, Denville Police Capt. Scott Welsch said. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident is under investigation.
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Suffolk Avenue In Brentwood Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Suffolk Avenue In Brentwood
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Suffolk Avenue In Brentwood A person died after being struck by a car on Long Island. The crash happened just before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Brentwood.  Suffolk County Police said a 24-year-old Brentwood woman was driving a 2012 Acura TL and turning left onto eastbound Suffolk Avenue from Eisenhower Avenue when she struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.  The driver of the Acura was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was impo…
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Bohemia Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Bohemia
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Bohemia A hit-run driver struck and killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Central Islip Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Bohemia The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating and ask anyone…
CT Man Struck By SUV On Busy Wall Township Road Dies From Injuries, Police Say CT Man Struck By SUV On Busy Wall Township Road Dies From Injuries, Police Say
CT Man Struck By SUV On Busy Wall Township Road Dies From Injuries, Police Say A southeastern Connecticut man died more than a week after he was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Jersey Shore road, authorities said. Michael Losacano of Niantic, CT, died from his injuries on Monday, Nov. 18, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. The 64-year-old was injured in a crash on Saturday, Nov. 9. Wall Township police responded to the scene on Route 35 near the intersection with Wall Church Road at around 6:42 p.m. Investigators said Losacano was struck by a southbound Ford Explorer driven by a 72-year-old man from Farmingdale. Losacano was rushed t…
Teaneck Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian Critical Days After Deadly Crash Across Town Teaneck Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian Critical Days After Deadly Crash Across Town
Teaneck Hit-Run Leaves Pedestrian Critical Days After Deadly Crash Across Town Authorities in Teaneck are investigating a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian injured Saturday night, Nov. 23, just days after a deadly pedestrian crash on the other side of town. The Teaneck Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:20 p.m. reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Teaneck Road and Tryon Avenue, according to Jeff Angermeyer, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office's deputy chief of detectives. Officers arrived to find the vehicle involved had fled the scene. The injured pedestrian was transported to Hackensack University…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Orange on the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, authorities said. At 5:30 a.m., the pedestrian was hit by a 2024 Honda Accord at 33 Ampere Pl., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, though they did not say when or where they died. The identity of the pedestrian has not been revealed. The investigation is ongoing.
Man Struck By Pickup Truck In Hicksville Man Struck By Pickup Truck In Hicksville
Man Struck By Pickup Truck In Hicksville A man was hospitalized after being struck by a truck on Long Island. The accident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 13, around 5:55 p.m. on Jerusalem Avenue near Nelson Avenue in Hicksville, according to Nassau County police. Police reported that a 64-year-old man driving a 2005 Nissan pickup truck southbound on Jerusalem Avenue hit a 59-year-old man crossing the road. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The driver remained at the scene, and no additional injuries were reported.
Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash
Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Bristol Highway; Police Investigating Crash Police in Connecticut are asking to speak to witnesses of a crash on Sunday, Nov. 10, that left a pedestrian dead in Hartford County.  Authorities were called to the wreck at the intersection of Barnes Highway (Route 72) and Lincoln Avenue in Bristol just before 6 p.m. and found a man suffering severe injuries, police said.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his wounds. Bristol Police have not released his name.  The driver who struck him remained at the scene and was cooperating with police.  Bristol Police shut down a portion of Barnes Highw…
Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police
Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police A Brookhaven man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on a bicycle, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, Nov. 9. The hit-and-run crash happened at the intersection of South New Middletown Road and Farm Drive Middletown Township, Delaware County on Friday, Nov. 8 at approximately 8:26 p.m., according to PA State Police in Media. The 57-year-old driver of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado reportedly struck a cyclist and fled the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the crash, officials said. The vehicle w…
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection A woman was killed after being hit by a car at a Long Island intersection. Click here for a new. updated story: Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection The crash happened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at approximately 6:30 a.m., in West Babylon. The woman was crossing Route 109 when she was struck by a southbound 2009 Nissan Altima at the intersection of Old Farmingdale Road, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene.  …
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Struck By Vehicle: Raritan PD Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Struck By Vehicle: Raritan PD
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Struck By Vehicle: Raritan PD A pedestrian was seriously injured after they were struck by a motor vehicle in Raritan on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 27, authorities said. At 7:47 p.m., officers responded to Route 31 and East Main Street and found a 52-year-old Stockton woman struck by a vehicle, Raritan police said. The woman was attempting to cross Route 31 from the northbound side when she was struck by a silver-colored Honda Fit, police said. The Honda Fit was traveling northbound on Route 31, police said. The Honda Fit initially left the scene of the crash but returned shortly thereafter, police said.  Th…
Person Struck, Killed By SUV Overnight In Inwood Person Struck, Killed By SUV Overnight In Inwood
Person Struck, Killed By SUV Overnight In Inwood Police are investigating a fatal overnight Long Island crash. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV In Inwood It happened around 11:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Inwood. A male pedestrian was struck by a 2004 Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Sheridan Boulevard in the vicinity of Nassau Avenue.   The 35-year-old man who was driving the Explorer remained at the scene. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. Neither his identity nor…
Bay Shore Resident Seriously Injured In Overnight Islip Crash Bay Shore Resident Seriously Injured In Overnight Islip Crash
Bay Shore Resident Seriously Injured In Overnight Islip Crash One person suffered severe injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 9:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in Islip. A 54-year-old Bay Shore man was crossing Brentwood Road at the intersection of Colorado Avenue, when he was struck by a northbound 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The pedestrian was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries.  The driver of the Elantra, a 53-year-old Brentwood man, was not injured. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Third Squad at 631-854-835…
Pick-Up Strikes Pedestrian At  Bucks Crossing Shopping: Police Pick-Up Strikes Pedestrian At  Bucks Crossing Shopping: Police
Pick-Up Strikes Pedestrian At Bucks Crossing Shopping: Police A pedestrian was struck by a white pick-up truck in a serious crash at Bucks Crossing Shopping Center on Thursday, Oct. 24, police said. The crash happened at the intersection of East Street Road near the ACME Markets at Bucks Crossing Shopping Center at 11 a.m., according to the Lower Southampton Township Police Department. Police are asking drivers in the area at that time to check their in-car cameras, especially Tesla owners, and see if their video captured the crash or any footage just prior to the crash. Anyone with video footage or other information can contact the Lower Southampton…
Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police
Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police A 75-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a school bus on a Philadelphia street, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The woman was walking west on Chelten Avenue in the crosswalk at Chew Avenue at 3:01 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. At the same time, a school bus was going east in the 5700 block of Chelten Avenue and making a left turn onto Chew Avenue, police said. That's when the bus struck the woman in the crosswalk. The woman was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center by Philadelphia Fire Department medics where she…
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…
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured By Car Crossing Hackensack Street Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured By Car Crossing Hackensack Street
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured By Car Crossing Hackensack Street A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Hackensack on Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, police said. The 74-year-old Garfield man was crossing Essex Street at Parkway when he was struck by a New York driver, 58, driving a Toyota Corolla around 7:35 p.m., Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said. Officers quickly rendered aid and the victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, Antista said. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating in the investigation. No arrests were made and the crash remains under investi…
1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Ronkonkoma Crash 1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Ronkonkoma Crash
1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Ronkonkoma Crash One person suffered severe injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Ronkonkoma. A 60-year-old Ronkonkoma man was driving a 2015 Kia sedan southbound on Ocean Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street at the intersection of Johnson Avenue. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old man from Daly City, California, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the Kia was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to co…
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Strike In Harrisburg: Dispatch A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, according to the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications Center. The person was struck at the intersection of 21st and Belleview streets in Harrisburg around 3:12 p.m., according to dispatch logs. They were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Details about the victim were unavailable. The striking vehicle stayed on the scene, according to dispatch. This is the second pedestrian strike in Harrisburg that Daily Voice has reported on in less than 24 hours. …