Tragic Hit-and-Run in Patchogue: Motorcyclist Killed, Police Seek Dark Sedan
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist in Patchogue last night.
Christopher Hlavaty was operating 2008 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Rider Avenue, turning left onto Main Street, when he was struck by car traveling westbound on Main Street at approximately 10:45 p.m. The vehicle, described as an older, dark colored sedan, fled southbound on Rider Avenue.
Hlavaty, 22, of East Patchogue, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.