Man, 82, killed in 3-vehicle crash on West Broadway in Woodmere, police say
The three-vehicle crash in Woodmere started when a Mercedes, driven by a 78-year-old woman, collided with a Honda SUV, Nassau County police said. Credit: Peter Gerber
An 82-year-old man was killed in Woodmere on Friday morning when the Mercedes he was traveling in crashed with two vehicles, struck a tree and overturned, Nassau County police said.
Police said the Mercedes, driven by a 78-year-old woman, was heading east on West Broadway at about 9 a.m. when it collided with a 2024 Honda SUV.
The driver of the Mercedes then lost control and hit a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn, police said. In the process, the Mercedes collided with a 2024 Nissan Rogue.
The 82-year-old man riding in the Mercedes was declared dead at the scene by a Nassau County medic, police said. The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
A 33-year-old man driving the Nissan was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the Honda and her infant were not injured. The baby was evaluated by a doctor.
John Asbury is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He has been with Newsday since 2014 and previously worked at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.
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