Crime & Safety

SUV Driver Sought For Badly Injuring Bicyclist: Nassau Police

The victim remains hospitalized from the crash that took place last month in Merrick, police say.

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An SUV driver is sought by police for a crash on Aug. 13 that has a bicyclist in serious condition, detectives say.
An SUV driver is sought by police for a crash on Aug. 13 that has a bicyclist in serious condition, detectives say. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

MERRICK, NY — Police are investigating a crash involving a black SUV and a bicycle that happened on Aug. 13 in Merrick.

The male bicyclist, 38, was headed eastbound on Merrick Road when he was struck by the SUV that turned into the Wendy's restaurant, detectives say.

The SUV driver fled, while the bike rider was transported to an area hospital. Police say he remains in serious condition.

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Detectives seek help from the public on the incident. They can call the Seventh Squad at 516-573-6753 or call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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