UPDATE: The below victim has been identified as Vincenza Grizzaffi, 85, from Elmont.
(Long Island, NY) Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a Fatal Auto Accident that occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm in Franklin Square.
According to detectives, while traveling south bound on Franklin Avenue in her 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, the 85 year old female driver attempted to make a left turn onto Oaks Drive and was involved in a collision with a 2011 Infiniti G37 that was traveling north bound on Franklin Avenue and was being driven by a 25 year old male.
Nassau County Police report the details of a Fatal Auto Accident that occurred on Sunday, July 26 in Franklin Square. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
As a result of the collision the female driver suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital where she was, a short time later, pronounced deceased by a staff physician. The male driver, who suffered a broken leg, was also transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The investigation into this non-criminal accident continues. Both vehicles were impounded from the scene for brake and safety checks. The name of the deceased female is being withheld at this time.
