Hampton Bays: Driver reports hit-and-run two hours after incident
A pedestrian was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital after being struck on Old Riverhead Road West.
By Elena Perry ·
A man required emergency hospital care on Thursday evening after a car struck him in Hampton Bays. The driver left the scene and returned to police two hours later to report the collision.
Southampton Town Police received the initial call at 7:40 p.m. regarding a male pedestrian hit by a vehicle near 94 Old Riverhead Road West. The driver departed before officers arrived. The pedestrian sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Emergency crews airlifted him to Stony Brook Hospital for treatment.
Detectives closed the road for two hours while investigating the scene. Around 9:40 p.m., the driver went to Southampton Town Police Headquarters. He stated he believed he had hit a deer. Officers impounded the vehicle and interviewed the driver. Police reported he showed no signs of impairment during that interview.
Police are reviewing the driver's account against other evidence. “The investigation will continue to ascertain if the information provided to us is what occurred,” a spokesperson told Dan’s Papers on Friday. The Detective Division is asking the public for information. Residents can call 631-702-2230 or 631-728-3400.
The investigation remains active as detectives gather additional details.
