
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- Detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist on Long Island Tuesday night, authorities said.
According to police, at approximately 8:45 p.m., 56-year-old James Agostino was riding a Huffy Bicycle eastbound on Merrick Road, near Bayview Avenue, in Amityville, when he was struck by a vehicle.
The vehicle, described as a dark colored sedan, fled northbound on Bayview Avenue, officials said.
Agostino was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in serious condition.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.