Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car In Brentwood

The 44-year-old was struck while crossing the street early Saturday.

BRENTWOOD, NY - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Brentwood early Saturday, according to Suffolk Police.

Jorge Flores, 44, of Brentwood was walking across Suffolk Avenue near Grant Avenue when he was struck by a 2006 Saturn SUV traveling east on Suffolk Avenue at 12:54 a.m.

Flores was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead.

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The driver of the SUV, 49-year-old Pedro Rivera, 49, also of Brentwood was not injured.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.

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Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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