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Driver Nabbed Months After Hitting, Killing Man On Long Island, Police Say
A suspect is behind bars months after a hit-and-run crash on Long Island that killed a 63-year-old man.
Michael Sabeno, age 72, of Holbrook, was arrested Thursday, May 16, in connection with the death of Richard Dirocco.
Suffolk County Police said Dirocco was walking in Holbrook, on Coates Avenue near Frank Court, at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2023, when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene.
Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Holbrook Intersection
He was taken by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead…