Investigators say Wade Gagliano was driving while intoxicated in a 2005 Lexus RX330 on Johnson Avenue in Ronkonkoma when the vehicle struck a woman at 1:30 a.m.
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The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Gagliano failed to remain at the scene but he was located a short time later.
Gagliano is charged with leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and driving While Intoxicated.
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He was being held in leiu of bail pending an arraignment.
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