Crime & Safety

Woman, Struck By 2 Drivers In Nassau, Died: Police

Both drivers remained at the scene.

A woman died after getting struck by two vehicles in Freeport on Saturday evening, police said.
A woman died after getting struck by two vehicles in Freeport on Saturday evening, police said. (John Scalesi)

FREEPORT, NY — A woman was killed while crossing a Freeport street on Saturday evening, police said.

The 77-year-old female was on Merrick Road near South Main Street just before 8:30 p.m. when a 2018 Honda Accord struck her. The driver remained at the scene, police said.

Shortly after, a 2020 Dodge Durango also hit the woman. That driver also stayed at the location, authorities said.

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The victim was taken to an area hospital with severe injuries and pronounced dead by hospital staff.

Police are investigating.

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