Man, 32, Killed in North Amityville Hit-Run: Police

Authorities are searching for the man who took off on foot after a crash that left a 32-year-old man dead on Long Island.

Police say a stolen Chevrolet Trailblazer hit a Honda Civic driven by Reginald Celifie at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in North Amityville.

The Lindenhurst man was taken to a West Islip hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say the driver of the Trailblazer fled on foot after the crash. Police say the Trailblazer was reported stolen on Dec. 8.

Family members tell NBC 4 New York that Celifie was on his way to his mother's house to take her to dinner when he was hit and killed. 

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