Crime & Safety
Unidentified Man in Serious Condition After Hit-and-Run
Police are investigating a hit-and-run at New York Avenue and West 9th Street in Huntington Station.
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run at New York Avenue and West 9th Street in Huntington Station that seriously injured an unidentified man early Tuesday morning.
Police said Second Precinct officers responded to a 911 call to find the victim lying in the street with head injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 4:10 a.m. The vehicle, which police described as a dark-colored sedan, fled the scene and was last seen heading south on New York Avenue.
The victim, who had no identification, was described by police as a Hispanic man with short dark hair who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall. Police said the victim was transported to Huntington Hospital where he was treated for a serious head injury and remains unconscious.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the victim is asked to call the Second Squad at (631) 854-8252 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
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