Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Taxicab
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Huntington Station early this morning.
A 47-year-old man was walking eastbound, crossing New York Avenue between E 10th Street and E 11th Street, when he was struck by a northbound Universal taxicab, a 2008 Ford sedan, at 1:40 a.m.
The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported via ambulance to Huntington Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the taxicab, Isabel Bolanos, 53, of Huntington Station, was not injured.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
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Authority: Geraldine Hart, Commissioner 19-422170
Suffolk County Police Department JM/0655
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Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
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