What Happened
A 75-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Middle Island, Suffolk County Police said. Daily Voice reported that the crash happened on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14.
The vehicle struck the woman in the roadway in front of 5 Church Ave. at 6:49 p.m.
The pedestrian, a Middle Island resident, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, according to police. The driver was not injured. Police said the vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Patch reported that “Wednesday’s crash was at least the third of its kind this week in Brookhaven Town.”
Investigation Status
Sixth Squad detectives are investigating. They are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652, police said.
What we don’t know yet: No source has said whether any charges or summonses will be filed. No source has reported whether the pedestrian’s condition has changed since she was hospitalized.
Sources
- Suffolk County Police Department (official record)
- Patch
- News 12
- Suffolk County Police Department (official record)
- Daily Voice
- Greater Long Island