The Incident and Immediate Aftermath
Late on the night of July 11, 2023, a devastating hit-and-run incident occurred in Shirley, New York. Around 11:40 p.m., 48-year-old David Arnold was crossing Montauk Highway near Walgreens when an SUV struck him and sped away. Following the SUV, Arnold was subsequently hit by a sedan that also fled the scene, leaving him critically injured.
Ongoing Investigation and Call for Information
Suffolk County Police responded swiftly, airlifting Arnold to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have identified Arnold as a homeless individual and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be reported to the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. This case remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.