Car crashes into pediatrician office in Nassau County

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Car crashes into pediatrician office on Long Island
Nassau police responded to a call of a car that crashed into an office building on Merrick Road on Long Island.

VALLEY STREAM, New York (WABC) -- A car crashed into a pediatrician office in Valley Stream Tuesday afternoon.

Nassau Police responded to the office building at 41 Merrick Road around 12:45 p.m.

A 74-year-old man allegedly crashed a white 2020 Toyota Sienna into the back of All Kids Pediatrics, according to police.

Police believe the man lost control of the vehicle while attempting to park in the rear of the building.

One employee who was inside of the office was injured and taken to a local hospital.

There are no other reports of injuries at this time.

The building houses several different offices, including medical and dental offices.

The driver has not yet been identified, and the crash is still under investigation.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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