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Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Jeep in North Bellmore Accident

Local News, Health & Wellness

By Published: August 13 2024

LongIsland.com

A 71-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a Jeep while crossing Newbridge Road in North Bellmore, with the driver remaining at the scene as the investigation continues.

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The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:16 pm in North Bellmore.
 
According to Detectives, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Newbridge Road eastbound in the vicinity of Frisch Place when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 65-year-old male heading northbound on Newbridge Road. As a result of the collision the pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced by a hospital physician. The driver of the vehicle remained at scene. No other injuries were reported.
 
The investigation is on-going.