Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Wyandanch: Police

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck in Wyandanch on Thursday, Oct. 23, according to Suffolk County Police.

The crash happened when Jose Sanchez, 42, of Wyandanch, was driving a 2019 Toyota Tundra westbound on Mount Avenue and turned onto southbound Straight Path, striking a person in the roadway, police said.

The pedestrian was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with serious injuries. Sanchez was not injured, according to the department.

Police impounded the vehicle for a safety check and said detectives from the First Squad are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 631-854-8152.