Bicyclist Struck By Car In Flanders: Police

FLANDERS, NY — A bicyclist was hit in Flanders Thursday night, police said.

According to Southampton Town Police, the crash took place at 9:02 p.m. on Route 105 and Flanders Road. Patrol officers responded and found Richard Valentino, 32, conscious and alert, police said.

Valentino, who is homeless, was heading west on Flanders Road when he was struck by Amanda Reyes, 19, of Manorville, who was driving a 2006 Mustang south on Route 105, police said. Reyes was heading home from work and had the green light when Valentino crossed into the roadway on his bike, police said.

Valentino was airlifted by Suffolk County Police aviation unit to an area hospital, police said.

Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance Corps also responded, police said.

No charges were filed, police said.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to
contact the Southampton Town Police Department's detective division at 631-702-2230.