Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Struck by Car in Westbury Succumbs to Injuries
The 21-year-old man was struck by a car Wednesday night while crossing the street, police say.

A man struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Westbury on Wednesday night has died from his injuries, police say.
According to authorities, Diego Salazar-Tavares, 21, of Jackson Heights, was attempting to cross Old Country Road, east of Cemetery of the Holy Rood, when he was struck by a 2014 Kia traveling eastbound at 11:58 p.m.
Salazar Tavares suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries on Thursday.
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The driver of the Kia, a 26-year-old man, suffered no injuries from the crash. Officers conducted a brake and safety check on the vehicle and released it back to the owner.
Police do not suspect criminality and the investigation is continuing.
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