Huntington hit-and-run victim dies, Dix Hills teen arrested

<p>The Greenlawn man who fell victim to a hit-and-run in Huntington early Thursday morning has died, police say, and a 17-year-old girl faces charges for allegedly leaving the scene.</p>

News 12 Staff

Aug 2, 2018, 9:53 AM

Updated 2,185 days ago

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The Greenlawn man who fell victim to a hit-and-run in Huntington early Thursday morning has died, police say, and a 17-year-old girl faces charges for allegedly leaving the scene.
Sair Rodriguez, 32, was walking on the shoulder of Broadway at the intersection with Legacy Court when a southbound car struck him and left the scene, according to authorities.
The Greenlawn Fire Department took him to Huntington Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died.
Detectives were looking for a blue Hyundai Elantra. Nine hours later, they arrested Veronica Borracci, a 17-year-old from Dix Hills.
She graduated Commack High School in June. News 12 has discovered a YouTube video in which she discusses the moon and its phases for a Science Ambassador Scholarship.
Now she faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Her arraignment is Friday morning in Central Islip.


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