Crime & Safety
Man Struck, Injured By SUV That Fled Scene In Farmingville: Police
The SUV, driven by a man, was leaving a gas station on Portion Road on Aug. 1, Suffolk police said.
FARMINGDALE, NY — A bicyclist was struck and injured by an SUV that was driven from the scene in Farmingville last week, Suffolk police said Monday.
A man was riding a bicycle westbound on the sidewalk of Portion Road on Aug. 1 at around 7:25 p.m., when he was struck by a black SUV, driven by a man and exiting the parking lot of a gas station located on Portion Road, police said.
The driver fled the scene without stopping, according to police.
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Crime Section officers are investigating.
In an image from surveillance footage, the man can be seen wearing a red tank top and dark-colored shorts. His hair is closely-cut and he has tattoos on his left arm.
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The crime has been classified as leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, according to a police news alert.
Further details were not released.
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220
TIPS, a confidential police hotline, or using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.
Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com.
All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, according to police.
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