Long Beach Woman, 77, Killed After Struck By Pickup Truck: Homicide Squad

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

A Long Island woman was killed after she was hit by a pickup truck on Monday, Nov. 24, at 10:26 a.m., Nassau County Homicide Squad detectives announced on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Detectives said the crash happened as a 49-year-old man was driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado east on East Chester Street. He made a right turn onto Pacific Boulevard and struck a pedestrian who was crossing, according to the release.

The victim, identified as 77-year-old Mary Traynor of Long Beach, suffered serious body trauma. Senior Care Ambulance transported her to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

The driver stayed at the scene following the crash. Detectives said the investigation remains ongoing.

Details about Mary Traynor's life were not immediately available. Her loved ones are invited to share information with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.