Woman struck by van in Valley Stream in critical condition, police say
A 61-year-old woman was in critical condition after police said she was struck by a van Sunday evening on Central Avenue in North Valley Stream.
Nassau County police said the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Central and Margaret Drive, when a 2010 Ford van driven by a 62-year-old man struck the pedestrian.
The driver remained at the scene, according to police.
Police said the woman suffered "multiple trauma injuries" and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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