Pedestrian Seriously Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver: Police

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — The search is on for the driver who fled the scene of a hit-in-run involving serious injuries to a pedestrian in Riverside Thursday, police said.

According to Suffolk County Police, the pedestrian was struck on Riverleigh Avenue at 7:09 p.m. Police are looking for a two-tone, black-and-white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck — after hitting the person, the driver continued south on County Road 104, or Riverleigh Ave., without stopping or reporting the incident, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential.