Crime & Safety
Bicyclist Dies After Long Island Hit-And-Run Crash
The man was riding his bicycle when he was hit by two cars, with the second driver fleeing the scene after striking him Sunday night.
NORTH PATCHOGUE, NY — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in North Patchogue on Sunday night, according to Suffolk Police. A man was riding a bicycle on North Ocean Avenue, just north of Vehslage Street, when he was struck by northbound Nissan SUV driven at 9 p.m., police said.
The man was then struck by a second car that fled the scene. The man, who has not yet been 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 Nissan was not injured. The Nissan was impounded for a check.
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The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Major Case Unit 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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