West Babylon man killed in crash on Route 109 in East Farmingdale

A West Babylon man was killed after being struck by a tow truck early Tuesday morning in East Farmingdale, police said.

Suffolk County police said the crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. as the man was crossing Route 109 at Route 110. He was struck by a 2022 Dodge Ram tow truck that was westbound on Route 109. The victim was identified by police as Angel Miranda, 34. 

Police said the driver of the tow truck was not injured.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.

By John Valenti

john.valenti@newsday.com

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.”