Cemal Dageviren, 59, was mowed down by a hit-and-run driver Monday

A gas attendant has been killed by a hit-and-run driver who refused to pay $22 worth of gas.

Married father-of-two Cemal Dageviren, 59, had worked at Pit Stop gas station in Long Island, New York, for more than 20 years when he was mowed down Monday by an SUV.

Surveillance footage captured the moment Dageviren stepped in front of the GMC Yukon to block the man from driving off without paying.

But instead of stopping, the vehicle continued and ran over Dageviren, tragically killing him.

Police are now searching for the suspect who has dreadlocks and was seen wearing a bright orange hat.

Authorities say the suspect originally tried to use a fake credit card and the SUV had no license plates or registration.

The married father-of-two tried to stop a man from driving off without paying

Surveillance footage captured the moment Dageviren stepped in front of the SUV and attempted to block the driver from speeding off without paying

Dageviren was taken to South Nassau Communities Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Neighbor Joe Loliscio told NBC New York he was walking his dog when he passed the scene.

'He was lying in the street,' he said. 'Women were out there who witnessed it, they were crying, yelling it was a hit and run.'

A co-worker of the victim, Rodi Polat said: 'He worked here for over 22 years. He was very helpful, kind. A very good person and honest person.'

The suspect, pictured, stole $22 worth of gas as he ran Dageviren over and fled

Dageviren, pictured with his wife, worked at the Pit Stop gas station for more than 20 years

Polat said that costumers have stolen gas in the past, but this was the first time he knew of that Dagdeviren tried to stop someone from driving off.

'We're offering a $5,000 reward for information,' he said. 'Help us to catch him please.'

Police remained at the scene all day Monday, and the gas station will remain closed for a few days as the investigation continues.

The suspect was last seen driving off southbound on Grand Avenue, authorities said.