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Police on Long Island are investigating after a man was fatally struck by an SUV on a highway.
The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the man was in the lanes of travel on eastbound Sunrise Highway in Sayville, east of exit 49, when he was struck by a 2006 Jeep Liberty at about 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19.
SCPD said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said his identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The 20-year-old Farmingville man who was driving the Jeep was not injured in the crash, SCPD said.
Authorities said the vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact police at 631-854-8552.
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