Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jimenez-Salta tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon, as reported by Suffolk police.
The accident occurred on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 68, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Justice Jimenez-Salta was a passenger on a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it collided with a car.
Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead after being transported to a Suffolk County hospital. The driver of the motorcycle, a 65-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Justice Jimenez-Salta had a distinguished legal career that spanned over two decades. She began her judicial career in 1999 as a judge on the Kings County Housing Court and later served as a justice on the Kings County Supreme Court.
Known for her dedication to fairness and justice, her contributions to the judiciary were respected and appreciated throughout New York City and Long Island.
Justice Jimenez-Salta’s tragic death has left a profound impact on her colleagues, family, and the legal community.
A spokesperson from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office expressed their deep sorrow, noting that “Justice Jimenez was a dedicated public servant who upheld the values of fairness and justice throughout her career.”
The statement added, “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
Justice Jimenez-Salta, aged 60, resided in Garden City. Her unexpected passing has left the Nassau County legal community in mourning, as she was remembered as a steadfast, compassionate, and fair-minded public servant.
