Suffolk Cops Release Sketch Of Man Who Was Killed By Car

MEDFORD, NY — Suffolk police have released a sketch of a man who was struck by a car and killed while crossing North Ocean Avenue in Medford last week Tuesday night, in hopes someone from the public may be able to identify him.

The man had been walking across the roadway at the intersection of Masonic Avenue when he was struck by a southbound 2003 Honda Civic at about 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 4, police said, adding that he was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.

He is described as a white or Hispanic man, in his 30s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and 172 lbs. He has an underbite, thick eyebrows, light brown eyes, a goatee, and a tattoo behind his left ear.

The driver of the Honda, Daniel Avila-Canales, 26, of Medford, was not injured in the crash, but two passengers in his car were transported to the same hospital for treatment of "minor injuries," police said. His vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the victim's identity to contact the 5th Squad at 631-854-8552.