Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by SUV in Selden
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are actively investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Selden late on May 7. At approximately 9:34 p.m., a man was walking in front of 761 Middle Country Road when he was hit by a westbound 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350.
The vehicle was driven by Clarissa Macioce, age 50, from St. James. Emergency responders rushed the victim to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have withheld the victim’s name pending family notification.
Investigation Underway as Police Seek Witnesses
Police confirm Macioce was not injured in the incident. The Mercedes-Benz was impounded for a safety inspection as part of the investigation. Suffolk County Police officials are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.
This deadly collision highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians on busy roadways and underscores the urgent need for vigilance by both drivers and walkers, especially after dark. The community remains shaken as detectives work to piece together the events that led to this tragedy.
Authorities are committed to releasing further updates as the investigation unfolds. This case serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers faced by pedestrians nationwide, including Alaska, where rural and urban roads demand constant attention to safety.
Residents and travelers on Middle Country Road and across Suffolk County are advised to remain alert, obey traffic laws, and report any information that could aid the police probe into this fatal crash.
