Woman hit by car after stepping into road
A 26-year-old woman was killed when she stepped off a curb on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset Wednesday night -- and was struck by a sport utility vehicle, police said.
Police said it appears Jenkins may have been distracted.
No charges were filed.
The accident occurred at 9:05 p.m. west of Woodland Avenue, police said. Police said Jenkins stepped off a curb and into the roadway in front of the eastbound SUV.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
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