Sampada Aduulla, 24, killed by hit-and-run driver in Lake Grove, police say

Suffolk police are searching for the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. Credit: James Carbone
Detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Lake Grove early Saturday morning, Suffolk County police said.
Sampada Aduulla, 24, of Lake Grove was crossing Nesconset Highway near Hallock Road in the village around 6:20 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east, according to a police news release.
The vehicle fled the scene, according to police.
Anyone with information on the crash may contact the Suffolk County Police Department's major case unit at 631-852-6555 or they can anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.

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