Police Seek Driver Who Knocked Teenage Girl Off Bicycle In Shirley, Causing Injuries

Police are searching for a driver who struck a 14-year-old girl while she was riding a bicycle on Long Island.

Police are searching for a driver who struck a 14-year-old girl while she was riding a bicycle in Shirley.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Crime Stoppers/Google Maps street view*

08/18/2022 2:30 p.m.

The crash happened in Shirley at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, Suffolk County Police said.

The teen was riding her bicycle south on Flintlock Drive at the intersection of Maple Lane when a westbound white, four-door sedan stopped at the intersection and then accelerated, knocking her to the ground, authorities said.

The car left the scene without stopping, police said.

Authorities said the teen was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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