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Woman Struck, Killed By Compact SUV At Long Island Parking Lot
An investigation is underway after a woman was struck and killed by a compact SUV at a Long Island parking lot.
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Deer Park.
Anita Levitt, age 80, of Deer Park, was parked in a handicapped parking space in front of 1944 Deer Park Ave. when she lost control of her 2020 Toyota Rav4, hopped two curbs and entered the rear parking lot of 1948 Deer Park Ave., Suffolk County Police said.
She then struck Mary Ferrara, 85, of Deer Park, who was standing outside her 2010 Ford Fusion, according to police.
The Toyota continue…
Jersey Shore Man, 49, Charged With Assault In DWI Crash
A 49-year-old man from Ocean County has been arrested in connection with a serious DWI crash, authorities said.
William Andujar, 49, of Whiting, has been charged with aggravated assault and assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The crash occurred in Berkeley Township on Nov. 2, Billhimer said.
Andujar also was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, tailgating and several other motor vehicle violations, the prosecutor said.
Berkeley Township Police responded to a report of crash involving two motor ve…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Area
A 37-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a roadway.
Dutchess County resident Terrance J. Hector, 37, was struck around 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Wappinger on New Hamburg Road by a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.
When troopers arrived at the scene, they found Hector, a resident of Wappinger, in the roadway with serious injuries and transported him to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital by EMStar, Hicks said.
An initial investigation revealed the Elantra was headed eastbound on New Hamburg Road i…
