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Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash: Drunk Driver Charged, Police Say Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash: Drunk Driver Charged, Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash: Drunk Driver Charged, Police Say It happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Westbury. A gray 2006 Chrysler Sebring was traveling eastbound on Old Country Road when it struck a bicyclist near the intersection of State Street.  The driver of the vehicle, Wilfredo Blanco Molina, age 41, of Hicksville, fled the scene and continued to drive eastbound on Old Country Road, Nassau County Police said. The adult male bicyclist sustained extensive injuries and was pronounced dead at the  scene by a paramedic.  Officers located Molina a short time later near the intersection of Old Country Road and the Wa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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19-Year-Old From Brentwood Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver 19-Year-Old From Brentwood Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver
19-Year-Old From Brentwood Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver A teenager has died from his injuries following a crash involving an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in Central Islip. A 19-year-old Brentwood man was riding a bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan traveling southbound on Joshuas Path, according to Suffolk County Police. The teen was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for the treatment of serious injuries. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, police announce the bicyclist, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway A bicyclist was hospitalized in serious condition on Long Island after being struck by a driver pulling into a fast-food restaurant before speeding off, police said. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department as they attempt to locate the hit-and-run driver who hospitalized the bicyclist. Detectives said that a 38-year-old man was riding his bike east on Merrick Road in August when he was struck by a black SUV that was attempting to turn into the parking lot of Wendy’s at 1728 Merrick Road. Police said that the driver never stopped and proceeded to flee eastbound on Merric…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash 12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A 12-year-old was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24 in East Rockaway. A 54-year-old woman driving a 2006 Ford Econoline Van was making a right turn in the parking lot of 443 Ocean Ave. when the vehicle struck the boy, Nassau County Police said.  The bicyclist suffered internal bleeding and multiple abrasions to his hands and face, according to police.  He was transported in a Nassau County Police Department Helicopter to a local hospital for treatment where he is listed in serious condition.  The driver remain…

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by Joe Lombardi