Jericho Turnpike in Commack reopens after pedestrian struck by car, police say
Eastbound Jericho Turnpike near Commack Road in Commack has reopened after police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured Thursday morning.
The pedestrian's injuries were not serious, Suffolk County police said.
The incident was reported in a 911 call at 11:10 a.m.
Police said other details were still emerging.
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.”
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