ICYMI: Uncle Of Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Wants Answers

BRONX, NY — Jose Ortiz wants the driver responsible for the hit-and-run that killed his niece, Jenna Perez, to turn themselves in.

Perez, 17, was crossing a street in Port Jefferson Station Saturday night when she was hit by a car which then drove off, police said.

"Whoever did this should come forward, step up and take accountability for what they've done to her and our family," Ortiz, 37, told Patch. "I can't stress it enough: Anybody who has any information or saw anything, come forward and say what they know. We need justice for her."

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