Police Searching For Truck That Struck, Killed Man In LI Hit-And-Run Crash Sunday Night

MANORVILLE, NY — Police are asking for help to find the vehicle they believe struck and killed a pedestrian in Manorville Sunday night Authorities said they believe the vehicle was a 2009 to 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck, possibly maroon or red in color, with front-end damage.

Earlier on Tuesday, police identified the man killed in the hit-and-run crash on August 31 as Michael Barnhardt, 54, of Manorville.

According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place on Country Route 111, north of Chapman Boulevard, at 8:33 p.m.

Barnhardt was walking across County Route 111, north of Chapman Boulevard, when he was struck by a motorist who fled northbound from the scene, police said.

He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the major case unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.