A 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl were crossing Sunrise Highway near Merrick Avenue in Merrick when they were hit by a dark-colored SUV at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, according to Nassau County Police.
The driver, described only as a male, did not stop to exchange information and fled eastbound on Sunrise Highway after the crash, detectives said.
Both teens were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. Callers may remain anonymous, police said.
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