Police say a man has been arrested for DWI following a fatal crash in Coram.

According to police, Derrick Kindle was driving a 2008 Nissan Sentra eastbound on Middle Country Road, east of Country Club Drive, when the vehicle struck a male pedestrian crossing the roadway at approximately 11:50 p.m.

The pedestrian, who has been identified as Gerald Smith, 68, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers at the scene determined Kindle was intoxicated and placed him in custody.

Kindle, 30, of Middle Island, was charged with DWI.

Police say eastbound Middle Country Road between Country Club Drive and Martin Street in Coram is closed due to the crash.