Judith Aime, of N. Merrick, dies in crash while crossing Jerusalem Avenue, police say

A pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday on Jerusalem... — A pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday on Jerusalem Avenue in North Merrick, police said. Credit: John Scalesi

By Maureen Mullarkeymaureen.mullarkey@newsday.comUpdated April 15, 2025 11:20 am

A North Merrick woman was killed after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in North Merrick on Monday, Nassau police said.

Judith Aime, 44, was crossing Jerusalem Avenue near West Drive at about 10:42 p.m. when an eastbound 2015 Dodge Charger struck her, police said. Aime suffered severe trauma and was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.

The 36-year-old driver of the Dodge, who police did not identify, remained at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing, police said.

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By Maureen Mullarkey

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Maureen Mullarkey is a breaking news reporter at Newsday. She previously worked as a reporter for Patch, where she covered a range of Long Island stories on topics such as the Diocese of Rockville Centre bankruptcy and the Babylon School District abuse scandals.