A 60-year-old Sayville woman was seriously injured Saturday morning after she was struck by a vehicle while jogging on Brook Street, Suffolk County police said.
The hit-and-run crash happened at approximately 5:30 a.m. May 16 on Brook Street, west of Cherry Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives.
Police said officers responded to a 911 call at 5:44 a.m. reporting an injured woman lying on the side of Brook Street.
An investigation determined Michele Walters, 60, of Sayville, had been jogging when she was hit by a vehicle that left the scene.
Walters was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries.
Police described the fleeing vehicle as a dark-colored SUV. Investigators said it may have front-end damage and/or front-passenger-side damage.
Detectives said a vehicle of interest was seen on Brook Street. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Police Major Case detectives at 631-852-6555.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3 Tips app or online at P3Tips.com. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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