Police: Driver of Jeep struck and injured 36-year-old pedestrian, then fled

The Suffolk County Police Department released an image Friday of a red Jeep believed to have been driven in a hit-and-run crash that injured a 36-year-old pedestrian last month in Farmingville.
The man was struck on July 25 at about 1:50 p.m. while walking northbound on Hillside Road by the motorist, who was driving what investigators believe is a red Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com.

By Matthew Chayes

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Matthew Chayes, a Newsday reporter since 2007, covers New York City.