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It happened in East Patchogue when a man was killed crossing Route 112, north of Shaber Road, around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24.
He was hit by a northbound 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old Patchogue man, police said.
The victim, identified as Patchogue resident Mely Josue Galeas-Roque, age 32, was transported by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police added.
The driver was not injured.
The Dodge was impounded for a safety check.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-855.
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