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After Hitting 3 Pedestrians On Long Island, Driver Flees Scene, Police Say
A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians with his car and then fleeing the scene.
The crash happened at around 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in Patchogue, near East Main Street and Phyllis Drive.
According to Suffolk County Police, two people were standing near a Honda after being involved in a crash when a third person, not involved in the wreck, approached the scene to check on them.
Moments later, a compact SUV driven by Diego Torres slammed into the Honda, hitting all three people, according to police. Torres allegedly then fled the scene heading eastb…
