Police: Man, 33, dies on LIE at Jericho; investigation underway
This is the scene Sunday where a man died on the LIE in Jericho. An investigation closed the roadway for hours, Credit: Newsday/James Carbone
For the second time in the past week, a pedestrian has been killed on the Long Island Expressway, this time in Nassau County.
Nassau police said a 33-year-old man who was apparently walking along the LIE about 2:45 p.m. Sunday in Jericho was struck by an eastbound FedEx truck and killed. Police have not determined why he was on the roadway.
Through a spokeswoman, FedEx issued a statement, saying "We are aware of this tragic incident and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends ... ," the statement said. "We are cooperating with local police in their investigation."
The crash investigation closed the eastbound roadway for several hours Sunday.
On Thursday, Jose Garcia Granados, 28, of Central Islip, died after he was struck on the eastbound LIE near Exit 57 in Hauppauge at about 9:40 p.m., Suffolk County police said
In both cases, the drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged.
More coverage: Long Island traffic crashes claimed 243 lives in 2022, 29% more than in 2019, Newsday has reported. The level was the highest since 2015, as dangerous driving increased post-COVID-19 and police traffic enforcement dropped, according to a Newsday analysis of crash and ticketing data and traffic experts.
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