TOWN OF SOUTHEAST – A man
who was walking along U.S. Route 22 in the Town of Southeast Sunday night
was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle that then left
the scene. Investigators are searching for the driver and vehicle
involved in the hit and run.
Balvino Lopez, 48, whose last known address was in Brewster, was reportedly walking north at about 8:30 Sunday evening, just south of the Jaipore Royal Indian restaurant, when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. Another motorist saw the victim lying in the middle of the northbound lane and called 911.
Lopez was initially taken by ambulance to Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel and was later transferred to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. At last report, he was hospitalized in critical condition with severe trauma.
Investigators collected evidence at the scene, including fragments from the suspect vehicle. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and are reviewing closed circuit video recordings from nearby residences and businesses.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (845) 225-4300. All calls will be kept confidential.
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