Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car While Crossing Sunrise Highway

OAKDALE, NY - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Oakdale on Sunday afternoon, according to Suffolk Police.

An adult male was crossing eastbound Sunrise Highway, near Connetquot Avenue, when he was struck in the left lane by a 2017 Audi at 12:07 p.m.

The man, who has yet to be identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

The driver of the Audi, 23-year-old Rose Baltazar, of Bay Shore, was alone in her vehicle and not injured.

It is under investigation why the man was crossing the road. The Audi was impounded for a safety check.

Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.