Martha Garnica, 71, of Lynbrook, identified as pedestrian killed on Sunrise Highway
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A 71-year-old Lynbrook woman was struck and killed by a motorist Sunday on Sunrise Highway. Credit: John Scalesi
Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck by a car and killed Sunday while crossing Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, Nassau police said.
Martha Garnica, 71, of Lynbrook, was walking at about 7 p.m. when she was struck by a 2019 Cadillac XT5 that was making a turn onto westbound Sunrise from southbound Broadway.
The driver remained at the scene and has not been charged.
Police said the victim was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation is continuing, police said.
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Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.
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Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.