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Police have released the identity of a person killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash.
The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in Coram.
A bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the shoulder in front of 50 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by a light-colored SUV that was also traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said.
On Wednesday, April 20, the SCPD identified the bicyclist as Edward White, age 53, of Coram.
White was thrown off the bicycle into the roadway, and was then struck by a 2015 Honda CRV that was traveling eastbound behind the light-colored SUV, said police.
The light-colored SUV fled the scene, continuing eastbound on Middle Country Road, police said.
The 32-year-old male driver of the Honda stayed on the scene, according to police.
White was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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