Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old pedestrian this morning.
Jervon Branch, 27, of West Babylon was attempting to cross Sunrise Highway near Hubbards Path in West Babylon when he was struck by a westbound 2002 Dodge pickup truck driven by James Jacoutot, 48, of Holbrook, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Branch was transported via West Babylon Fire Department to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead at 3:09 a.m.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential