Police Release Video From Fatal Hit-And-Run In Central Islip

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Suffolk Police released a video from the fatal hit-and-run in Central Islip early New Year's Day.

According to police, 22-year-old Taekwon Campbell, who is homeless, was struck by two cars while walking on Lowell Avenue on January 1 at 1:30 a.m

Both vehicles stopped after striking Campbell.

The video shows that several people got out of the vehicles and looked at him. They then returned to their vehicles and fled the scene.

Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

Investigators believe the first vehicle that struck Campbell was described as a black or dark-colored SUV with gray lower body side molding or paint with front end damage which was driven by a black man.

The second vehicle was described as a gray or light colored 4-door sedan with two or three occupants with possible damage to the undercarriage.

Watch a video from the scene below:

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

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

Image and video via Suffolk County Crime Stoppers