COPIAGUE - Suffolk County Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday night in Copiague.

A van was eastbound in the left lane of Sunrise Highway at Albany Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who crossed in front of her at approximately 10:10 p.m.  The pedestrian, an unidentified black female in her late 40s to early 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van, from Donna Place in East Islip, was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip with minor injuries.

The van was impounded for a safety check.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash, who has not been interviewed, to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.