Police: Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Coram
Suffolk County police at the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in Coram on Route 112, north of Granny Road, on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Credit: Jim Staubitser
Suffolk County police are investigating the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian in Coram Saturday.
A vehicle struck a male pedestrian walking along northbound Route 112, between Granny Road and Route 25, shortly before 6 a.m., authorities said.
The vehicle fled the scene.
The pedestrian, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The vehicle is believed to be light-colored with front-end damage, police said.
No other information was released.
Route 112 was closed for several hours in both directions from Granny Road to Middle Country Road/ Route 25 for the accident investigation.
Anyone who may have information about the accident can call Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.
All calls will be kept confidential.
Robert Brodsky is a breaking news reporter who has worked at Newsday since 2011. He is a Queens College and American University alum.
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