17-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured In Hit-And-Run: Cops

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A 17-year-old male from East Hampton was injured in a hit-and-run Tuesday, police said.

According to East Hampton Town Police, the detective division is investigating the incident, which took place at 6:27 p.m. on Queens Ln. The teen was walking northwest on Queens Ln. near Stuarts Ln. when he was stuck from behind by a vehicle; the driver left the scene of the crash, police said.

He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital via Suffolk County aviation, where he was treated for his injuries and released, police said.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information about the crash contact the East Hampton Town Police Department's detective division at 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.

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