NORTH BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a driver whose ability to drive was hindered by alcohol struck and killed a pedestrian on Long Island.

Eddy St. Louis was held on an impaired driving charge following the incident around 8:30 p.m. Friday in North Babylon.

The 41-year-old was jailed overnight and is scheduled for an arraignment on Saturday.

Court records did not list a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.

Suffolk County police say St. Louis' 2015 Mercedes hit 46-year-old Anthony Cappa as he walked along Deer Park Avenue.

Cappa was pronounced dead at a hospital.

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