Two elderly women hit in deadly accident

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.

Police say the two elderly woman were hit just before 6:30 p.m. Friday on Jericho Turnpike.

The 75-year-old suffered serious head trauma and was rushed to Winthrop University Hospital where she died. The other woman suffered a broken femur and was hospitalized.

Police say the 18-year-old driver's SUV was impounded for brake and safety inspections. No criminality is suspected.

Police did not release the victim's names.

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