Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Calverton last night.
A man was walking on Nugent Drive, when he was struck by a 2001 Honda Civic at approximately 11:20 p.m. on July 5.
The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The driver of the Honda, Tyesha Powell, 31, of Riverhead, was not injured. One of five passengers in the Civic was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead for evaluation.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.
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Authority:
Geraldine Hart, Commissioner 18-386770
Suffolk County Police Department JM/0330
Address/Location
Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 631-852-2677