Greenport Bicyclist Struck By Police Car Remains Hospitalized As Investigation Continues

GREENPORT, NY - More than a week after being struck by a police car, a Greenport woman remains hospitalized at Stony Brook University Hospital as an investigation into the accident continues, officials said Thursday.

Lynn Webb is in "fair condition" said Sarah Bremen, media representative at the hospital.

Webb was struck by a police car driven by Police Officer Frank Rogers on Route 48 in Greenport on June 15, according to Southold Town Police Chief Martin Flatley.

According to a release by Southold Town Police, the incident took place on New York State Route 25 and Sound Road at 3:45 p.m. when Webb, 65, was riding her bicycle eastbound on the south shoulder of Route 25 and attempted to cross the roadway heading north at the intersection of Sound Road, near the Shady Lady.

Webb, police said, failed to yield for an oncoming police department vehicle on routine patrol.

Flatley said that Webb had sustained "non-life-threatening injuries."

On Thursday, Flatley said, "We are not done investigating this MVA, but we do have several statements from subjects that have witnessed the accident."

He added, "The MVA report does indicate that the bicyclist cut in front of the patrol car, but in any MVA investigation where there are serious injuries, PD vehicles being no exception, we impound the vehicle and conduct a safety inspection on the vehicle which includes making sure the brakes, tires and any other mechanical features of the vehicles were working properly."

Webb was treated by Greenport Fire Department Rescue at the scene and airlifted to Stonybrook University Hospital, police said. The accident closed the road in both directions.