Thursday, July 10, 2025
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being struck by a car while riding his scooter in Wantagh on Tuesday morning, according to Nassau County police.
The incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. on July 1, when the child was traveling east on Sunrise Highway and crossing Old Mill Road. Police said he was hit by a 2014 Honda CRV driven by a 30-year-old woman who was turning left from Sunrise Highway.
The driver remained at the scene. The boy was airlifted by police helicopter to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.
No other injuries were reported. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
