Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash in Bay Shore that left a pedestrian in critical condition this evening.
Carlos Flores was crossing Fifth Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue when he was struck by a 2016 Nissan Rogue that was traveling northbound on Fifth Avenue at approximately 7:45 p.m. The driver of the Nissan, Karina Huerto, 22, of Central Islip was not injured in the crash.
Flores, 36, of Bay Shore was transported by Brentwood Ambulance to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he is in critical condition. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact the Third Squad at (631) 854-8352.
Authority: Geraldine Hart, Commissioner
Suffolk County Police Department
18-548811 RC/2245
Address/Location
Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 631-852-2677