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NYPD Hunts Driver After 11-Year-Old on Scooter Critically Injured in Gravesend Hit-and-Run

With the car found abandoned nearby, detectives are asking for tips.

Overview

  • The collision happened around 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Ocean Parkway and Avenue V in Gravesend, striking a boy riding a scooter.
  • The child is in critical condition at Maimonides Medical Center, and a 25-year-old nearby was treated for minor leg injuries from debris.
  • Police say the driver continued north and abandoned a black 2026 Acura Integra near Ocean Parkway and Avenue R before fleeing on foot.
  • The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad documented debris at the scene, including the destroyed scooter and a sneaker in the roadway.
  • No arrests have been made, and investigators are seeking information via Crime Stoppers as the search for the driver continues.