NESCONSET, NY — One construction worker was killed and two others were injured after they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset early Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The three workers, all men, were struck at the intersection of Townline Road and Terry Road at about 6:43 a.m., police said.
One worker was pronounced dead after being taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. A second worker suffered serious injuries, while the third suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to police.
The workers were contractors working for Suffolk County on a paving project at the time of the crash, police said.
The driver, also a man, was taken into custody, according to police. Police did not immediately say whether charges had been filed.
The identities of the workers and driver were not immediately released.
Additional information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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