ID released for woman Fatally hit by a car overnight in Freeport

ID released for woman Fatally hit by a car overnight in Freeport

The crash occurred just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 in Freeport.

According to authorities, the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from north to south when she was struck by a 2008 Volkswagen driving east.

She suffered head and body trauma and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., according to authorities.

On Thursday afternoon, Nov. 28, Nassau County Police identified the lady as Lourdes Sulfa Sanchez, 51, of Lindenhurst.

The 62-year-old driver of the Volkswagen remained at the site.

The investigation is underway.

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