A fatal hit-and-run incident in Holbrook has led to the arrest of Michael Sabeno, 72, of Holbrook. Suffolk County Police charged Sabeno for fleeing the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on December 3, 2023. The victim, identified as Richard Dirocco, 63, of Holbrook, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Coates Avenue, just north of the Frank Court intersection.
On Sunday afternoon, December 3rd, around 5 pm, detectives began their investigation after receiving reports of a man critically injured on the east side of Coates Avenue. Officers responded but despite their efforts, Dirocco succumbed to his injuries. He was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead.
Sabeno’s arrest comes after an extensive investigation by law enforcement, culminating in charges of Leaving the Scene of a Crash Resulting in Death. He is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday, May 16th.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty, as is customary with criminal charges.
