Update: Man found injured in roadway in Moriches

Update: An investigation by major case unit detectives determined John Ballard, 30, of Mastic was operating an electric skateboard when he fell, causing his injuries. He later died at the hospital.

Below is the original press release:

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident during which a man was found unconscious in the road in Moriches on Aug. 5.

Seventh Precinct officers responded to Montauk Highway, near Louis Avenue, at approximately 4:30
a.m. after a 911 caller reported an unconscious man lying in the road.

The man, John Ballard, 30, of Mastic, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue
for treatment of serious injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on how the man was injured to call Major Case Unit
detectives at 631-852-6555.