Teen E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Lake Ronkonkoma Hit-and-Run

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Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left 13-year-old Travis Wertovitch seriously injured in Lake Ronkonkoma. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as Wertovitch was riding his electric bicycle northbound ...

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Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a teenage electric bicycle rider last night in Lake Ronkonkoma.
 
Travis Wertovitch was riding an electric bicycle northbound on Hawkins Avenue when he was struck by a southbound 2012 white Ford Fusion as it turned left onto School Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. The Ford fled the scene traveling eastbound on School Street.
 
Wertovitch, 13, of Ronkonkoma, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Fourth Squad 631-854-8452 or Crime Stoppers 800-220-TIPS.