14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Sunrise Highway Crash

A teenage suffered critical injuries in an overnight Long Island crash.

A 2023 Ford pickup truck was traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle.
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10/05/2024 10:10 a.m.

It happened on Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:40 p.m. in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police.

A 41-year-old man operating a 2023 Ford pickup truck traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle northbound on Merrick Avenue.

The boy suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition.

The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene.

No further injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing.

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