Pedestrian hit, critically injured by driver in crash, Suffolk County police say

Suffolk County police investigate the scene where a pedestrian was... — Suffolk County police investigate the scene where a pedestrian was struck on Route 112, just south of Granny Road, in Medford, Sunday night, Sept. 26. Credit: Christopher Sabella

By John Valentijohn.valenti@newsday.comSeptember 27, 2021

A 54-year-old man was struck by a car and critically injured as he walked along Route 112 in Medford Saturday night, Suffolk County police said.

Police have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next of kin, but said the man was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.

His condition was not immediately known Monday.

Police said the incident occurred south of Granny Road at about 9:40 p.m. and said the victim was walking "in the roadway" when he was struck by a southbound 2005 Honda Civic. The 22-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not injured.

He has not been charged.

The crash is being investigated and police asked anyone with information to contact Sixth Squad detectives at 631-854-8652. All calls will remain confidential.

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.”