Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Islip Terrace early this morning.
Julio Resto was attempting to cross westbound Sunrise Highway, west of Connetquot Avenue, when he was struck by a 2002 Toyota, driven by Francis Scheyder. Resto, 32, of Rhode Island, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Scheyder, 54, of Bohemia, was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore for evaluation.
The Toyota was impounded for a safety check.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.
Address/Location
Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 631-852-2677