Two Pedestrians Struck Crossing Sunrise Highway

Two female pedestrians suffered head trauma after they were struck while crossing Sunrise Highway early Sunday morning.

According to Nassau County Police, the pair was crossing near Wantagh Avenue shortly after midnight when they were struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway. Both victims were transported to an area hospital.

The incident occurred at the same intersection where 14-year-old pedestrian in September 2010.

In March, was high on the Tri-State Transportation Campaign's list of the most deadly roads in Nassau County.

Police report no apparent criminality in connection with this accident.