A 48-year-old Riverhead man was struck by a minivan as he attempted to cross Route 58 last night east of Northville Turnpike.
Police said Marek Kolota was attempting to cross to the south side of Route 58 in the vicinity of McDonald’s just before 7:30 p.m. when he was struck by an eastbound 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan operated by Juan Zambrano, 53, of Riverhead, according to Riverhead Town Police.
The victim suffered a head injury and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital. police said. His injuries were described by police as serious but not life-threatening.
Zambrano stayed at the scene and was not charged with any crime, police said.
Riverhead police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500 Ext. 289.
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