Man Dies In Hit and Run, Police Seek Public's Help

Darryl Chung, 23, a former Mount Vernon resident who had recently moved to Greenburgh with his mother, was found dead on the front lawn of 57 South Road by a passing motorist.Police cannot say when the man was struck by the vehicle. No driver stopped or reported the incident, police said.

In an email sent out from Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney, he's asking for the public's assistance in finding the vehicle:

Dear Residents,

At approximately 6:06a.m. this morning , the Greenburgh Police  Department received a 911 call reporting a man down in the area of 57 South Road. When officers arrived they found a 23 year old town resident deceased on the grassy area of the aforementioned residence along the curb line.

Investigators believe that the accident occurred sometime between 11:30p.m. Monday evening, and 6:00a.m. this morning. It is believed that the victim was struck in the back as he walked east along South Road. The vehicle involved should have damage on the front passenger portion of the vehicle in the area of the bumper and headlight. There is no further information available at this time as to the color or type of vehicle involved.

The police department is asking for your assistance in identifying the vehicle involved in this fatal hit and run accident. If you know anything about the accident or suspect a vehicle with damage similar to that described, please call the Greenburgh Police at 914-989-1710.

Respectfully,

Chief Chris McNerney