SOUTH HUNTINGTON, Long Island (WABC) -- A man has been arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired after his vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian on Long Island.
Suffolk County Police say David R. Thompson was operating a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound on Jericho Turnpike Saturday at about 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross Jericho Turnpike at Oakwood Road in South Huntington.
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The pedestrian, Anthony J. Santiago, 54, of Huntington Station, was pronounced dead at Huntington Hospital.
Thompson, 75, of Huntington, was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired.
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The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555.
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