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Police identify Island Park man killed while walking his dog

The 42-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His dog also died.

Brendan O'Leary

Aug 18, 2025, 7:43 PM

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Police say Paul Silvio, of Island Park, was fatally struck by a Mercedes while walking his dog Saturday night.

Detectives say it happened just before 9 p.m. while he was crossing the intersection of Austin and Saratoga boulevards.

The 42-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His dog also died.

Police say the 27-year-old driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made.

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