Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Hicksville

The incident occurred Thursday night, police said.

A 67-year-old woman was killed Thursday night when police said she was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street in Hicksville.

According to authorities, the woman was crossing Newbridge Road, north of Old Country Road, when she was struck by a vehicle driving southbound at 10:48 p.m.

The pedestrian was taken to Nassau University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead by hospital staff at 11:08 p.m.

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The 44-year-old female driver remained at the scene and no criminality is suspected at this time, police said.

Brake and safety checks were done at the scene.

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The name of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification.

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