The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:32 a.m. in Carle Place.

According to Detectives, while attempting to cross Old Country Road, northbound, in the vicinity of Glen Cove Road, a female pedestrian, 21, was struck by a 2016 Mack Garbage truck that was traveling Eastbound on Old Country Road. The female pedestrian suffered a catastrophic injury to her head and body. She was pronounced deceased at 5:37 a.m. by a Nassau County Police Medic. No other injuries were reported and the operator remained at scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: D/Sgt. Menzies/Homicide Squad                                  12/06/24/1430/8970

***UPDATE*** Details by: D/Sgt. Menzies/HOM             12/10/24/0930/9720

The female victim of the above incident has been identified as Mahiat Hossen, 21 from Bellrose.