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The incident happened Saturday, Jan. 25 at approximately 6:20 p.m. in Islandia.
An 18-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Motor Parkway between Hoffman Lane and Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle became disabled in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said.
A 57-year-old Bay Shore man, now identified as Federico Oviedo, who was driving a 2003 Toyota minivan, stopped behind the Nissan to offer assistance.
As the two men walked behind the minivan to remove tools from the trunk, they were struck by a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by a 22-year-old woman at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Oviedo was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
The driver of the Nissan was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicles were impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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