64-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Amityville Crash

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a Long Island man.

The area of the hit/run crash.
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11/09/2022 10:00 a.m.

The crash took place in Amityville around 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, on Merrick Road near Bayview Avenue.

According to Suffolk County detectives, James Agostino was riding a Huffy bicycle eastbound on Merrick Road when he was struck by a vehicle described as a dark-colored sedan.

Agostino, age 64, of Amityville, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in serious condition.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.

All calls will remain confidential.

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