Crime & Safety

Man Dies After Falling From Nassau Roof: Police

He was found with severe head trauma, police say.

LOCUST VALLEY, NY — A man died after falling from a roof in Locust Valley Thursday, police said.

According to Nassau County police, the incident took place at 11:25 a.m. Second Precinct officers responded to a Forest Avenue residence after a report that a man that had fallen from the roof, detectives said.

Upon arrival, police observed a 51-year-old man lying on the ground with severe head trauma, police said.

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It was determined that he fell from the first-floor roof after losing his footing, police said.

He was transported to a local nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, police said.

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The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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