Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Suffolk Saturday: PD
The 36-year-old man from Medford died at the scene, police say.
BELLPORT, NY — A Medford man died after being struck by a vehicle in Bellport Saturday night, police said.
According to Suffolk County police, Elmer Mendoza, 36, was crossing Montauk highway on foot, walking from north to south between Doane Avenue and Michigan Avenue at 6:55 p.m. when he was struck by an eastbound 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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The 59-year old man from Brookhaven who was driving the Ford was not injured, police said.
No charges were filed, police said.
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The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.
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