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Teenager on Bicycle Struck by Car and Air Lifted to Hospital

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By Published: August 04 2022

LongIsland.com

A Serious Vehicular Accident involving a bicyclist occurred on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. in Valley Stream.

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The Fifth Squad is investigating a Serious Vehicular Accident involving a bicyclist that occurred on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. in Valley Stream.
 
According to Detectives, while attempting to cross Mill Road from the west side to the east side at Roosevelt Avenue, a male was struck by a 2013 Gray Honda Accord traveling northbound on Mill Road. After striking the victim, the vehicle stuck a 2015 Honda Accord that was traveling southbound on Mill Road and continued northbound. The male, 14,  suffered multiple injuries and was transported by Nassau County Police Helicopter 6 to a local hospital for treatment. The victim is currently in stable condition.
 
A thorough investigation was conducted and Shakyai Brownlow, 24, of 27 S. Montgomery Street, Valley Stream, was arrested without incident. Defendant Brownlow is charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of Incident, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Reckless Driving. He will be arraigned on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at First District
Court, Hempstead.