Motorcyclist Dies In Suffolk Hit-And-Run Crash: PD

PATCHOGUE, NY — An East Patchogue man died in a hit-and-run crash in Patchogue Monday night, police said.

According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place at the intersection of Rider Avenue and Main Street at about 10:45 p.m.

Christopher Hlavaty, 22, was driving a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle north on Rider Avenue, turning left onto Main Street, when he was struck by a car traveling west on Main Street, police said.

The driver of the vehicle, described as an older, dark-colored sedan, fled southbound on Rider Avenue, police said.

Hlavaty was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852- 6555 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.