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UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed In Bridgehampton Accident Identified As Anna Pump; Police Identify Driver

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Anna Pump

Anna Pump

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

The crosswalk near the post office in Bridgehampton.

The crosswalk near the post office in Bridgehampton.

Anna Pump

Anna Pump

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

Anna Pump in 1999.

The crosswalk near the post office in Bridgehampton.

The crosswalk near the post office in Bridgehampton.

authorAlyssa Melillo on Oct 5, 2015
UPDATE: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Southampton Town Police have identified the driver of the vehicle as Luis Ortega, 40, of Water Mill. According to police, Mr. Ortega was driving a 1997... more

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