A mother and daughter were killed when a tractor trailer ran a red light and crashed into their car Wednesday in Long Island, N.Y. http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2010/04/09/long-island-automobile-accident-tractor-trailer-crash-kills-mother-and-child_201004093137.html
The accident took place during rush hour, at around 6 p.m., at Central Park Avenue and Hicksville Road in Bethpage, N.Y.
The truck ran a red light and hit a Pontiac that was turning left on to Hicksville Road. The unidentified mother and her daughter, 11, were taken out of the vehicle after emergency crews but through its roof.
The two victims were taken to the hospital, but later died.
At least three other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The trucker was given a breathalyzer, but the results weren’t known.
The tractor trailer is owned by C-F-M Food Distributors of Watertown, N.Y.
No charges have been filed yet.