ID Released For Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Long Island Man Allegedly Driving Drunk

The identity has been released of a pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a vehicle being driven by an allegedly drunk motorist on a Long Island roadway.

Joe Lombardi

07/13/2021 1:30 p.m.

Shane Decamp, age 48, of Coram, was operating a 2016 Mazda CX-5 southbound in Melville in front of 400 Broadhollow Road at approximately 9:35 p.m. Friday, July 9 when his vehicle struck the pedestrian who was attempting to cross the roadway from east to west, Suffolk County Police said.

Earlier story: Long Island Man Allegedly Driving Drunk Strikes, Kills Pedestrian

The pedestrian, now identified Kevin Higgins, age 69, who police say was homeless, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, according to police.

Decamp was arrested and charged with DWI.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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