Suffolk Cops Make Push For Info On Unsolved Hit-And-Run's 1 Year Anniversary

RONKONKOMA, NY — Suffolk police reinvigorated search efforts on Tuesday on the anniversary of the unsolved case of a Ronkonkoma hit-and-run, once again reaching out to the public for information that will help them make an arrest.

On Dec. 5, 2022, at around 8 a.m., Robert Twiford parked his vehicle on the off-ramp of eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 60, got out, and while in the lane of travel, was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, police said.

A short time later, the driver of the fleeing vehicle stopped at Garrity Avenue in Ronkonkoma, and left his vehicle, and examined it with a flashlight, according to police.

The vehicle was described as a light-colored, possibly gray, 2015 to 2018 Ford Focus hatchback, police said.

Twiford, 61, of Melville, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

For video, go to www.youtube.com/SCPDTV, the click on Wanted for Ronkonkoma Leaving the Scene 22-709531.

A fast cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case. It will be issued within seven days of an arrest.

The reward has been in effect since last December following the crash.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers, a confidential police hotline, to submit an anonymous tip at 1-800-220-TIPS, or by using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com.

All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential.