Bicyclist Airlifted After Struck by Hit and Run Driver: Police

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A woman was airlifted after being struck by a hit and run truck driver in Noyack Tuesday morning, police said.

According to Southampton Police Sgt. Joseph D'Arce, the woman was hit at 8:34 a.m. on Noyac Road near Ruggs Path.

She was in a line of 10 bicyclists, he said; when she was struck, she lost consciousness.

The woman was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Police also said it might be possible that the driver of the truck, a black truck with sod, may not know he hit the woman, according to Newsday.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 631-728-5000. All calls will be kept confidential.

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