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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