Woman fatally struck by SUV in Hempstead
A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Hempstead early Saturday, police said.
The woman, who was not identified, was walking across Greenwich Street at the intersection of Totten Street at 5:45 a.m. when a Toyota SUV hit her, according to a release. The male driver of the vehicle, who was traveling northbound on Greenwich Street, remained at the scene, police said.
The woman was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead, police said. Police are continuing to investigate.
Lorena Mongelli has been reporting for Newsday since 2021. Prior to that, she covered breaking news at the New York Post.
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