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Police searching for gray Jeep Cherokee in fatal hit and run

By Riverhead News-Review

Police released an image as an example of the type of Jeep that allegedly struck a pedestrian Thursday night in Flanders. The driver fled the scene.

Southampton Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify the driver who fatally struck a pedestrian on Flanders Road Thursday night.

Police are seeking a gray, box style Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle would have sustained front end damage, police said.

The crash occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 near Old Quogue Road. The pedestrian, David Humberto-Amaya, 33, died from his injuries at a local hospital. The driver of the Jeep fled the scene, police said.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at 631-702-2230.

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