Highway Patrol officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man lying in the right lane of eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), in Bay Shore, near Exit 43, at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, April 17, Suffolk County Police said.
The man, now identified as Elvis Galvez Menjivar, age 27, of Bay Shore, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation determined Galvez Menjivar may have been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to police.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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