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Family of Nassau man who died after being pulled into MRI reveals more details 

The family of a Nassau man who died after being pulled into an MRI machine in Westbury is revealing more details about the incident. 

Brendan O'Leary

Jul 22, 2025, 6:26 PM

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The family says Keith McAllister, 61, had several heart attacks after he was attached to the machine at Nassau Open MRI.

They say he was attached to the machine for almost an hour.

MORE: Nassau County woman recalls harrowing experience of her husband being pulled into MRI machine

Nassau police say he was initially pulled into the machine by his necklace and later died from his injuries.

The family is asking for financial help from the public for burial costs.

They say they raised nearly $9,000 so far.

News 12 reached out to Nassau Open MRI but has yet to hear back


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