Crime & Safety
Man Struck And Killed In East Islip Crash: Police
Police say the man was crossing against the light when he was hit by an SUV.
EAST ISLIP, NY — Suffolk County police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday evening in East Islip.
According to Suffolk County police, the driver of a 2004 Jeep SUV was traveling east on Union Boulevard when he struck a man crossing the street against the traffic light at the intersection of Irish Lane around 6:15 p.m.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he died from his injuries, police said.
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The driver, from Central Islip, was not injured. The car was impounded for a safety check, police said.
Detectives ask anyone with information about the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.
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