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FREEPORT, NY — A female pedestrian was killed in a Freeport crash Wednesday night, police said.
According to the Nassau County police, the homicide squad is investigating the crash, which took place on Wednesday at 6:58 p.m.
While attempting to cross Merrick Road in the vicinity of Henry Street, from the north side to the south side, a female pedestrian was struck by a 2008 Volkswagen traveling east on Merrick Road, detectives said.
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The woman, 51, suffered trauma to her head and body; she was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m. by a hospital physician, police said.
The male driver, 62, remained at the scene; no charges were filed, police said.
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An investigation is ongoing, police said.
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