Head-on crash kills woman in Hempstead

A woman was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision in Hempstead. Police say two vehicles collided on Front Street near Orchid Street around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Diamond

News 12 Staff

Nov 22, 2015, 7:25 PM

Updated 3,246 days ago

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A woman was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision in Hempstead.
Police say two vehicles collided on Front Street near Orchid Street around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
Diamond Hawkins, 25, of Lakeview, was pronounced dead. A 33-year-old occupant of the car that Hawkins was in was also hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Police say they are investigating to determine who was driving.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 59-year-old male, was taken to the hospital with complaints of pain.
No criminal charges have been filed in the case. Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.