A hit-and-run crash on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley left one man dead and another seriously injured, Suffolk County Police said.
The incident occurred just north of 1180 William Floyd Parkway. Police said two adult men were on the side of the road changing a flat tire on a parked vehicle when they were struck by a passing car.
The vehicle did not stop after the collision and fled the scene, according to investigators. Detectives believe the fleeing vehicle may have been a black Honda that sustained front-end and passenger-side damage during the crash.
One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Police have not released the identities of either victim, citing the need to notify next of kin before making that information public.
The victims’ vehicle was impounded for a safety inspection and further examination as part of the ongoing investigation.
Detectives from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Major Case Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are working to locate the driver involved.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information about a black Honda with damage consistent with the incident to come forward. Tips from the public could prove critical in identifying the vehicle and the person responsible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852-6553. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls can remain confidential.
The investigation remains active.