A 59-year-old Shirley man was fatally hit by a van in Smithtown early Monday morning.
Suffolk County police said Vito Dispigna was standing in the right lane of Jericho Turnpike when he was hit by a westbound Chevrolet near the corner of Wyandanch Boulevard at 5:45 a.m.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was not injured.
Fourth Squad detectives impounded the van, are continuing the investigation and ask anyone with information on this crash to call them at 631-854-8452.
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