Massapequa, NY (December 17, 2025) – Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a tragic early-morning collision in Massapequa on Wednesday as a local resident.
Nassau County police reported that the accident occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. at the intersection of Merrick Road and Bayview Avenue. The victim, Svetlana Durandina, 41, of Massapequa, was crossing Merrick Road when she was struck by a westbound 2019 Hyundai. The impact caused severe body trauma, and although emergency responders rushed her to a nearby hospital via a Nassau County Police Ambulance, she was pronounced deceased by hospital staff shortly after arrival.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 27-year-old individual whose identity has not been released, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. As of Wednesday afternoon, Nassau County Homicide Squad detectives indicated that no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed, though the investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains active.
Liability in New York Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
This fatal incident at a major intersection necessitates a thorough investigation into traffic signals and right-of-way protocols at the time of the impact. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, drivers are required to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian and must yield to those within a crosswalk. If the investigation determines that the driver was speeding, distracted, or failed to obey a traffic signal at Merrick Road and Bayview Avenue, the estate of the deceased may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
How Can We Help
At Stanley Law, we help victims of vehicle accidents work through the difficulties of insurance matters and personal injury lawsuits. If you are a family member of Svetlana Durandina or have lost a loved one in a similar pedestrian accident on Long Island, our New York pedestrian accident lawyer is here to provide the compassionate and aggressive legal representation needed to hold negligent drivers accountable. Call us at 888-997-3889 for a free consultation today and let us fight for your rights.
