Pedestrian Struck By Motorist in Riverhead Sustains Serious Head Injury: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — A pedestrian was airlifted after being struck by a car on West Main Street in Riverhead Thursday night, police said.

According to New York State Police, the pedestrian was standing in the roadway at 10:40 p.m. Thursday night when hit by a passing motorist.

Troopers responded; the operator of the vehicle remained at the scene and rendered first aid, police said.

The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, police said.

No criminality is suspected, police said.

New York State Police are requesting that any witnesses that may have observed the collision call (631) 756-3300.

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