Police are searching for answers about the death of an East Patchogue man.

According to police, Benjamin Herold walked from 7-Eleven in East Patchogue on Montauk Highway back to his home on Atlantic Avenue just before 10 p.m. on Oct. 30.

About a half hour later, police say Herold was found outside his house with leg pain.

The 41-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

Police believe his injuries could have been the result of being struck by a vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.