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Driver Fled Scene After Striking Pedestrian in Bay Shore, Officials Say

Local News, Crime

By Published: May 24 2017

LongIsland.com

Male victim was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he was treated for serious injuries.

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SCPD are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a Mercedes-Benz ML Class who fled the scene after striking a victim in Bay Shore last month. Above is a picture of a similar vehicle.

Photo by: Suffolk County Police Department

Bay Shore, NY - May 24, 2017 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Third Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the person who fled the scene after striking a victim in Bay Shore last month.
 
On Friday, April 21 at approximately 10:10 p.m., on Candlewood Road, west of 5th Avenue, a male victim was found lying on the street, unconscious. He was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he was treated for serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene.
 
Detectives believe the vehicle is a 2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz ML Class. The vehicle may have damage to the driver side front-end fender and damage to the light housing. The color of the vehicle is not known at this time. Below is a picture of a similar vehicle.
 
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.