UPDATE: An investigation by Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives has determined the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on May 24 on New York Avenue in Huntington Station is a 2003 to 2005 black Honda Pilot. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Below is the original release.
(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Huntington Station on Tuesday, May 24.
William Alvarez-Jovel was attempting to cross New York Avenue at West Hills Road when he was struck by a dark-colored sport utility vehicle at 1:51 a.m.
Video of the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on New York Avenue in Huntington Station on Tuesday, May 24. Photo Credit: SCPD.
The vehicle, possibly a GMC Jimmy or Nissan Pathfinder, sustained front-end damage and the operator fled the scene in the vehicle, northbound on New York Avenue.
Alvarez-Jovel, 41, of Huntington Station, was transported by Huntington Community First Aid Squad to Huntington Hospital where he was admitted with serious head and internal injuries.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
