Northport, NY - Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle Backing Out on Fort Salonga Rd

Northport, NY – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle Backing Out on Fort Salonga Rd

Posted by: Joanne Holcomb on May 18, 2023

Northport, NY (May 18, 2023) – In a tragic incident on Thursday, May 18th afternoon, a Northport woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle that was backing out of a parking space in the village.

Northport, NY - Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle Backing Out on Fort Salonga Rd

At around 3:35 p.m., 54-year-old Lisa Conway was hit on Fort Salonga Road, according to the Northport police. The driver of the 2021 Toyota Tundra, a 33-year-old man from East Northport, remained at the scene and was cited for backing unsafely.

Expressing his grief, Aiden Conway, the husband of the deceased, described Lisa as “one of the nicest people to have ever walked this earth,” in a message shared with the Northport Police Department.

We extended our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lisa Conway during this difficult time.