Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Central Islip on Sunday night, according to Suffolk Police.

Salvador Pocasangre, of Central Islip, was walking on the southbound shoulder of Route 111, at the intersection of Jewel Street, when he was struck by a car that fled the scene at 9:45 p.m., police said.

A passing motorist called 911 after seeing Pocasangre lying on the roadway, police said.

He was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.