A beloved Long Island veteran tragically died after being struck by a stolen car mere moments after leaving a commemoration at his granddaughters elementary school.

Vietnam War veteran Peter Morris, 80, had just climbed into his car outside Woodward Parkway Elementary School in South Farmingdale just before noon Friday, when a stolen Nissan driven by 24-year-old Randy Colon slammed into him at full speed.

Morris’ car was thrown smoking onto the school lawn, while Colon spilled out of his car and attempted to flee on foot.

Colon was eventually located and arrested — but Morris was declared dead at the scene.

“I’ve been living here for 50 years, and this is the worst accident I’ve ever seen,” witness Tony Ferrara told News 12 .

Morris had just been taking pictures with his 9-year-o

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