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Deadly Hit-Run: Cops Seeking SUV In Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver In Amityville (Video)

Police are hoping that newly released video will lead to an arrest in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island that left a 47-year-old man dead.

Suffolk County Police are seeking this SUV in connection with a suspected drunk driving, hit-and-run crash that killed a 47-year-old man in Amityville Sunday, Sept. 3.

Suffolk County Police are seeking this SUV in connection with a suspected drunk driving, hit-and-run crash that killed a 47-year-old man in Amityville Sunday, Sept. 3.

Photo Credit: Suffolk County Police Department

The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 in Amityville.

Santos Aguirre was walking across Route 110, near Albany Avenue, when he was struck by a southbound vehicle and then struck again by a northbound 2020 Land Rover, Suffolk County Police said.

Aguirre, age 47, of Copiague, died at the scene.

New York State Troopers stopped the Land Rover on the westbound Southern Parkway, near Exit 19, and charged the driver, Danielle Lapersonerie, age 26, of Amityville, with driving while intoxicated.

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives charged Lapersonerie with leaving the scene of an incident involving a fatality.

The first vehicle to strike Aguirre is still being sought. 

In an update Friday, Sept. 15, police described the vehicle as a black 2015 to 2020 Mercedes Benz GLA SUV. The driver was wearing a light-colored t-shirt.

Video of the suspect’s vehicle can be viewed here.

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

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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