Woman Killed Crossing Cornwell Avenue by Wildwood Road

Cornwell Avenue Elementary School (Image: Westhempsteadecho.com)

An elderly woman was killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning while crossing Cornwell Avenue at the intersection of Wildwood Road.  She was fatally struck by a 2019 Hyundai SUV. The 19-year-old male driver stayed at the scene. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by police medics.

The WHUFS sent out a recorded message Tuesday morning alerting parents, students and faculty of road and parking closures around the Cornwell Avenue Elementary School. 

Police are investigating.