Crime & Safety

Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Collision With SUV: Police

The driver remained at the scene and was not hurt, police say.

A bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV Thursday night in Seaford, police say.
A bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV Thursday night in Seaford, police say. (John Scalesi )

SEAFORD, NY — A driver crashed into a bicyclist Thursday night in Seaford. The male bike rider, 54, was crossing Sunrise Highway at Washington Avenue just after 8 p.m when he was struck by a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, detectives said.

The bicyclist suffered multiple trauma injuries and is listed in serious condition at an area hospital, police said.

The 47-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not injured.

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The Nissan underwent a safety and brake check. Police are investigating the accident.

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