Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Westbury
The Saturday night crash is under investigation.
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in Westbury on Saturday night, police say.
According to authorities, 66-year-old Westbury resident Sham Lal was attempting to cross Old Country Road, near S. Grand Street, when he was struck by a 2006 Mercedes traveling eastbound at 9:55 p.m.
The driver of the Mercedes, a 58-year-old man, remained at the scene and called 911.
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Lal suffered multiple trauma injuries and was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The investigation in this incident continues.
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Westbury,NY: Nassau County Police are investigating a serious accident where a male pedestrian was struck on Old Country Road near McDonald's Saturday night at 10:56pm. Investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/ZfXfYMqIZN
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