Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed In Commack Crash
The driver was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
COMMACK, NY - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car during a crash in Commack on Friday morning, according to Suffolk Police.
Marvin Bressler, 81, of Commack was walking on New Highway, 100 feet west of Mohegan Lane, at 9:05 a.m. on July 28 when he was struck by a 2000 Ford Econoline van traveling westbound.
Bressler was transported by Commack Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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The driver of the Ford, 58-year-old Rafael Soriano, of Brentwood, was airlifted by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
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