Man Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV Near Bay Shore Intersection

A man has died after suffering serious injuries when he was struck by an SUV near a Long Island intersection.

Fifth Avenue, near Dalton Road, in Bay Shore.
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01/12/2023 11:15 a.m.

The incident happened just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Bay Shore.

Mario Rojas, an 83-year-old Bay Shore resident, was walking eastbound across Fifth Avenue, approximately 50 feet north of Dalton Road, when he was hit by a northbound 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350, Suffolk County Police said.

He was transported via Brentwood Legion Ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for the treatment of serious injuries.

Late Thursday morning, Jan. 12, police announced Rojas has died from his injuries.

Earlier report: Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV Near Bay Shore Intersection

The driver of the Mercedes, a 62-year-old Dix Hills woman, was not injured.

The Mercedes was impounded for a safety check.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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