Crime & Safety

Teen Hospitalized After Crashing Minibike Into SUV On LI: Police

A teen was seriously injured after crashing a minibike into a Chevrolet SUV on Long Island, according to Suffolk County police.

ISLIP, NY — A teen was seriously injured after crashing a minibike into an SUV in Islip on Thursday, according to Suffolk County police.

Brody Skinner, 19, of Islip Terrace, was operating a motorized minibike westbound on the shoulder of Main Street when the minibike struck a Chevrolet Traverse turning into McDonald’s on Main Street around 6:08 p.m., police said.

Skinner was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries, while the Chevrolet's driver, Paul Iannuccilli, 39, of West Islip, was not injured, police said.

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The minibike and Chevrolet were impounded for a safety check.

Anyone with information may call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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