Police: Second suspect arrested for fatal hit-and-run of Farmingville man

Nicholas Puzio was crossing Medford Avenue in Patchogue last March when he was struck by two cars, according to authorities.

News 12 Staff

Mar 21, 2024, 4:22 PM

Updated 207 days ago

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A second suspect involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 25-year-old Farmingville man has been arrested.
Nicholas Puzio was crossing Medford Avenue in Patchogue last March when he was struck by two cars, according to authorities.
Police say Elian Jurado-Zavala, of Bay Shore, hit Puzio with his car and continued driving. Shortly after, 73-year-old Patchogue resident Jesus Matute also hit him and drove off.