Crime & Safety

Construction Worker Fatally Struck By 18-Wheeler

It happened Tuesday morning, police say.

FREEPORT, NY – A 39-year-old man died after being struck by an 18-wheel asphalt truck Tuesday morning. It happened at 10:15 a.m. in the vicinity of Guy Lombardo Avenue and Grant Street in Freeport, Nassau Police said.

According to police, Charles Grange Jr. was working as part of a road paving crew when the accident occurred.

Grange, of Massapequa, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the accident is ongoing, police said.

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