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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.

A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians with his car and then fleeing the scene on East Main Street in Patchogue early Sunday, Aug. 6.

A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians with his car and then fleeing the scene on East Main Street in Patchogue early Sunday, Aug. 6.

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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 eastbound on Main Street.

All three victims were taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Torres, of Medford, was finally arrested Wednesday night, Aug. 16, on suspicion of the following:

  • Three counts of leaving the scene of an injury accident
  • Reckless endangerment
  • Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

He was issued an appearance to First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.

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