Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that critically injured a pedestrian in North Amityville.
On October 28, Carl Dezume was walking westbound across New Highway at the intersection of Pine Road when he was struck by a 2007 Toyota Prius traveling southbound on New Highway at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Dezume, 17, of North Amityville, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of critical injuries. The driver of the Toyota, Rene Romero, 45, of Brentwood, was not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Detectives are asking anyone with information of the crash to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152.