Pierino Liberta, of St. James, killed crossing street in East Northport, police say
An 81-year-old St. James man was killed crossing Larkfield Road in East Northport Monday night after being struck by a vehicle, police said. Credit: Paul Mazza
Suffolk County detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in East Northport.
Around 10:50 p.m., Pierino Liberta was crossing Larkfield Road near Fourth Avenue on foot from west to east when he was struck by a northbound 2020 Subaru Outback, police said.
Liberta, 81, of St. James, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office, police said.
The 19-year-old driver of the Subaru was not injured. The Subaru was impounded for a safety check.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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