Driver in North Bellport hit-and-run sought, police say

Police are searching for the driver of a silver or gray sedan that struck and seriously injured a pedestrian Thursday in a hit-and-run crash in North Bellport.

The pedestrian, whose identity was not released, suffered what Suffolk County police described only as "serious injuries" in the 11:30 p.m. crash on Atlantic Avenue by Doane Avenue.

Police said that Fifth Squad detectives are investigating and that the vehicle "should have front-end damage."

Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to call 631-854-8540.  To submit an anonymous tip, call 800-220-TIPS (8477); text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637); or email tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.  

Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest, police said.

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.”