Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police

The driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that injured a teenager has been identified, police said.

Police nabbed Edward Drexel, age 60, for allegedly hitting a teenager with his van in North Bellmore and fleeing the scene, leaving the boy with serious injuries.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police Department*

08/06/2023 3:00 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 3, Nassau County Police announced that they had arrested 60-year-old Bellmore resident Edward Drexel in connection to a North Bellmore hit-and-run incident.

Original Story: Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible In North Bellmore Accident

At approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a 14-year-old was crossing westbound at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Jerusalem Avenue on his bicycle when a white van hit him.

The van lost two black panels in the collision and fled the scene, heading east.

The teen was transported to a local hospital with injuries including a fracture, lacerations, and bruising.

Drexel is charged with leaving the scene of an accident with serious injury and tampering with physical evidence.

He is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 3 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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