Man Crossing Busy Suffolk County Intersection Struck, Killed By Car

A man crossing a busy Long Island intersection was killed after being struck by a car overnight.

Route 111 at the intersection of Lemon Street in Brentwood.
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01/01/2020 8:40 a.m.

It happened Wednesday, Jan. 1 at approximately 1:40 a.m. in Brentwood.

Kevin Bonilla, 19, of Brentwood, was driving a 2009 Infiniti sedan southbound on Route 111, near Lemon Street, when the vehicle struck the man who was crossing Route 111 eastbound on foot, Suffolk County Police said.

The victim, who has not yet been identified by police, was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead.

Bonilla was not injured. The Infiniti was impounded for a safety check

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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