Man killed crossing LIE service road
A 42-year-old man was killed late Sunday when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle as he crossed the Long Island Expressway south service road in Brentwood, Suffolk County police said.
Rosalio Ventura Guzman was pronounced dead at the scene on Express Drive South, near Washington Avenue, not far from his home, police said. Police said Guzman was struck by an eastbound 2004 Ford Explorer driven by Alex Herrera, 18, of Brentwood, at about 11 p.m.
Herrera was not injured.
Police impounded the vehicle for a safety check. Herrera was not charged.
Police said the crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the accident is being asked to contact Third Squad detectives at 631-854-8352 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential, police said.
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