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Suffolk County, New York – Woman Charged with DWI after Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

By admin • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Other News

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Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Shirley this morning.

Michael Lynch was struck by a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Jennifer Johnson, on William Floyd Parkway at 2:25 a.m. Johnson, 32, of Center Moriches, was traveling south and struck Lynch, 49, of Shirley, just south of Sunrise Highway. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

Johnson, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

The Chevrolet was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Incident:      Woman Charged with DWI after Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Location:     William Floyd Parkway, Shirley
Date/Time:     Sunday, October 18, 2009, at 2:25 a.m.
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