Crime & Safety

Woman Killed After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Nassau Street

Police say the 79-year-old woman was hit by a car and died shortly later from her injuries.

(Patch)

An elderly woman was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing a street in Manhasset Sunday night.

According to police, the 79-year-old woman was crossing Plandome Road near Park Avenue at 8:05 p.m. when she was hit by a 2018 Toyota heading north. The woman suffered multiple injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries at 11:52 p.m.

The driver, also a 79-year-old woman, remained at the scene. Police conducted a brake and safety check of the car.

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Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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