Crime & Safety

Woman Killed By Garbage Truck Collision Last Week Identified: Police

Mahiat Hossen was fatally struck Friday morning on Old Country Road, police said.

GARDEN CITY, NY — The woman, who was fatally struck by a garbage truck last week, has been identified.

Mahiat Hossen, 21, of Bellerose, was killed on Friday morning on Old Country Road near Glen Cove Road, police said.

Hossen suffered a "catastrophic injury" to her head and body, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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No charges have been filed at this time. The garbage truck driver remained at the scene, authorities said.

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