Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Truck Driver Involved In Serious Hit-And-Run

The driver struck two teens on a snowy day last January before fleeing the scene. Watch a video of the truck from after the incident below.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Suffolk Police are searching for the driver of a truck that struck twins and fled the scene in Central Islip on a snowy day in January.

A 15-year-old girl and her twin brother were walking to their bus stop when the truck struck the two in front of 25 Hemlock Drive, on January 30 at 8:55 a.m. and left the scene.

The girl suffered serious injuries and her brother received minor injuries.

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The vehicle is described as a dark red or burgundy truck with white letters and a roof rack that extends from the front to the rear of truck.

A video of the truck can be seen below:

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800- 220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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