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Long Island Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Long Island.
It happened on Monday, Oct. 28 just after 9:15 p.m. in East Islip.
John Dempsey, 60, of West Islip, was crossing Carleton Avenue eastbound, just south of Jefferson Street, when he was struck by a southbound 2002 Toyota Corolla, according to Suffolk County Police.
Dempsey was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the Toyota, Joseph Ladonna, 51, of East Islip, was not injured.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking …
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Jeep on Long Island.
It happened at approximately 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Melville.
David Vilaca, 26, of Melville, was crossing Route 110 from west to east, near Fletcher Place, against the light when he was struck by the 2016 Jeep Renegade, Suffolk County Police said.
Vilaca was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for the treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the Jeep, Bradley Zucker, 22, of West Babylon, and a female passenger were not injured.
The Jeep was impounded for a…
Man Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island
A man was killed after being struck by an SUV on Long Island.
It happened around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in Coram, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, Martin Tiess, 57, of Mount Sinai, was walking with a bicycle on northbound Route 112 when he was struck by a northbound 2001 Suburban, according to police.
Tiess was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
The driver of the Suburban, Troy Norr, 50, of Manorville, and a female passenger were not injured.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. …
