Pedestrian, 74, seriously hurt after being hit by SUV in Wyandanch
A 19-year-old motorist driving with a suspended license struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in Wyandanch on Saturday, Suffolk County police said.
Kwaisi McCorvey was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe north on Mount Avenue and was attempting to make a left turn at about 1:30 p.m. when he hit Casseus Clesca, 74, of Wyandanch, who was crossing Lake Drive, according to police.
Clesca was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with serious injuries, police said.
McCorvey, also of Wyandanch, was not injured and was ticketed for driving with a suspended license.
The Tahoe was impounded for a safety check and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the incident.
Lorena Mongelli has been reporting for Newsday since 2021. Prior to that, she covered breaking news at the New York Post.
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