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Police: Drunken driver struck person on Love Lane, drove off

Mattituck, Southold Police, Love Lane
BETH YOUNG FILE PHOTO | Love Lane in the heart of Mattituck.

A 67-year-old Mattituck woman was arrested for DWI Monday afternoon after she struck a pedestrian on Love Lane and kept driving, Southold Town police said.

Susan Cannon was found a short time after the alleged hit-and-run accident, which happened about 2:20 p.m., police said.

Further investigation revealed Ms. Cannon was intoxicated, according to a police report.

She was arrested, transported to police headquarters, processed and held until a morning arraignment, officials said.

Police would not disclose any additional information about the incident, including the name and status of the pedestrian or where the woman was found, as the incident is still under investigation.