The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Serious Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 8:08 pm in Freeport. 

According to Detectives, a 66-year old male was traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway in the vicinity of South Main Street, operating a white 2020 Subaru Forester, when he struck a 49-year old male pedestrian. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital. He is listed in critical condition.

The driver remained at the scene and was not injured.

The vehicle went through a brake and safety check.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: Det/Sgt. Hussain/Hom                                                            3/20/22/2330/8963

***UPDATE***   

D/Sgt. Hussain/Hom                                   03/24/22/1832/8688

Oscar Saquij-Cruz, 49, of Freeport, succumbed to his injuries.