Man struck by car while chasing alleged drunk driver who fled scene of 3-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Holtsville, New York

Modified Date:

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 11:20am

Accident Date:

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Man Hit by Car While Chasing Down Alleged Drunk Driver on Long Island: Police

Jonathan Moore, 26, allegedly ran from a three-car pileup in the express lanes of the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville just before midnight, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A man who was driving saw Moore fleeing the scene and chased after him, police say. The two ran across the highway and crossed a service road. That's when a vehicle hit the man chasing Moore, seriously injuring his leg. Police later tracked down Moore and arrested him. He is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving while intoxicated and other crimes.

Alleged drunk driver Jonathan Moore, 26, flees scene of 3-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Holtsville, New York

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

People Involved:

Jonathan Moore

Roadway:

Long Island Expressway

City:

Holtsville, NY

County:

Suffolk County, NY

Area:

New York, NY