UPDATE: Lake Grove Man Killed in Stony Brook Hit-and-Run Crash

UPDATE: Lake Grove Man Killed in Stony Brook Hit-and-Run Crash

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Suffolk County police car. File photo

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Stony Brook during the morning hours Dec. 20.

Ronald Destefano, 54, of Lake Grove, was crossing Route 347 from south to north at Hallock Road when he was struck by a westbound vehicle that fled the scene. A passing motorist called 911 at approximately 7:05 a.m. to report a body in the roadway. DeStefano was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives believe a silver vehicle, which sustained front and/or passenger-side damage, may have been involved in the crash.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call Major Case at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

This post was updated Dec. 20 to include the name of the victim and the damage to the car.