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Copiague, NY (April 24, 2026) – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Vespucci Avenue in Copiague late Thursday, April 24, at around 10:45 p.m. The victim was lying in the roadway when he was struck by a northbound vehicle.
A 2011 Honda Pilot hit the man and kept moving northbound before turning left onto Dixon Avenue. The driver did not stop. The crash occurred between Dante Avenue and Dixon Avenue.
The victim has not been identified. Detectives believe he was Hispanic and in his late 30s. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect vehicle was later located in Copiague and impounded as evidence.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones.
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Fatality in New York?
Hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are treated as serious criminal matters in New York. When a driver leaves the scene after striking someone, investigators work to identify the vehicle and driver using surveillance footage, witness accounts, and physical evidence from the scene. Locating and impounding the suspect vehicle early in the process is a key step in building a case.
Pedestrians lying in a roadway at night face an extremely high risk of being struck, particularly on streets with limited lighting or fast-moving traffic. Suffolk County roads, including residential streets in Copiague, can see steady vehicle traffic late into the evening. Drivers are legally required to stop and render aid after any crash in New York, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident carries serious criminal penalties under state law.
