Police: 70-year-old Wading River man fatally struck by car

Police say an investigation is ongoing. However, no criminality is suspected.

News 12 Staff

Sep 1, 2024, 10:10 AM

Updated 13 days ago

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A 70-year-old man from Wading River was fatally struck by a car on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Officers responded to the crash on Sound Avenue just after 6 a.m.
Police say a 2024 Hyundai at the scene hit a male pedestrian later identified as Douglas Sutherland.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police say an investigation is ongoing. However, no criminality is suspected.