Driver in Huntington Station hit-and-run sought, police say

Police are searching for a multicolor extended cab pickup truck in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured three pedestrians last month in Huntington Station.

Suffolk County police said the crash occurred in front of West Hills Road at about 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 13.

The extent of injuries was not known and police did not release details about the victims.

The pickup truck cab was dark-colored, while the bed was white, police said. Police said the driver is believed to be a male, but gave no further description.

The truck also had an extended truck type chrome exhaust stack behind the extended cab.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.

Tipsters can also text SCPD and the message CRIMES [274637] or email tips to www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emailed tips will remain confidential. Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to an arrest.

By John Valenti

john.valenti@newsday.com

John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”