Police Hunt for Driver Who Killed Young Woman in Ronkonkoma

Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Driver of Dark Toyota Prius

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – The Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit is on the hunt for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run last month that claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman. Authorities are calling on the public to help identify and locate the driver who struck Elyse Crivaro in Ronkonkoma.

On May 20, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Crivaro was in the roadway on Ronkonkoma Avenue near Third Street when she was hit by a dark-colored Toyota Prius traveling southbound. The impact was fatal, and Crivaro, of Holbrook, was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital.

In a bid to find the perpetrator, police have released a video of the incident, available at YouTube.com/scpdtv under the title “Information Sought in Fatal Hit-and-Run 24-320593.”

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Those with any information about this tragic incident are urged to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app available on the App Store or Google Play, or visiting www.P3Tips.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.

Help bring justice for Elyse Crivaro by assisting the authorities in tracking down the person responsible for this senseless act.