Man Left Fighting for Life: Suffolk County Detectives Hunt Hit-and-Run Driver in Critical Pedestrian Crash

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Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit is investigating a hit-and-run incident that critically injured a pedestrian, Amilar Velasquez, on West Hills Road in Huntington Station, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a pedestrian early this morning.
 
Amilar Velasquez was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 32 West Hills Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at 12:13 a.m.
 
Velasquez, 37, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital in critical condition.
 
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.