A vehicle crash claimed the life of a 51-year-old man in his hometown of East Northport on Saturday afternoon.
Suffolk police said Richard Barton was walking in the eastbound lane of Pulaski Road near West Point Drive when he was struck by a Dodge Caravan driven by Vinton Simms, 77, of East Northport, at 5:27 p.m.
Both Simms and Barton were taken to Huntington Hospital. Simms was treated for a knee injury and released. Barton was pronounced dead.
The Caravan was impounded for a safety check. Second Squad detectives are continuing their investigation.
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