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Huntington Station Today
By the People, for the People
Pedestrian Killed in Huntington Station Hit-and-Run
Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a 44-year-old man crossing the street.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A 44-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene on Sunday evening in Huntington Station, New York. The victim, Bacilio Mardoqueo Vasquez Vasquez, was crossing the street when he was hit by a northbound gray Toyota SUV that did not stop. Police are asking the public for any information that could help identify the driver and vehicle involved.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents are a serious problem, often leaving victims without justice and raising concerns about public safety on local roads. This tragedy highlights the need for drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and for the community to assist law enforcement in holding reckless drivers accountable.
The details
According to police, Bacilio Mardoqueo Vasquez Vasquez was crossing from west to east on New York Avenue, just south of West 19th Street, when he was struck by a northbound gray Toyota SUV around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday. The driver did not stop and continued northbound, likely with front-end damage on the driver's side. Vasquez was taken to Huntington Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Bacilio Mardoqueo Vasquez Vasquez
A 44-year-old man from Huntington Station who was killed in the hit-and-run incident.
Suffolk County Police
The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal hit-and-run and asking the public for information.
What’s next
Police are actively investigating the incident and searching for the driver and vehicle involved. They are urging anyone with information to come forward to help identify the suspect.
The takeaway
This tragic hit-and-run highlights the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of an accident and the need for the community to assist law enforcement in holding reckless drivers accountable in order to improve public safety on local roads.
