Woman Hit And Seriously Injured In Montauk Friday Morning - 27east.com
By Jaime Zahl A woman was struck and seriously injured while crossing Montauk Highway near South Elder Street in Montauk at approximately 6:30 a. m. Friday, said East Hampton Town Police. According to police, Robert J. Budesa, 64, of Montauk was driving his 2005 GMC Yukon eastbound when he struck Mariana Guanga Baculima, 32, of Montauk as she walked north in a marked crosswalk between the IGA and the Montauk 7-Eleven. Police said Mr. Budesa stated that he thought he struck a sign in the roadway and did not see Ms. Baculima because of the glare of the sun. According to East Hampton Town Police, Montauk Highway was reopened on Friday at about noon. Source: www.27east.com