Pickup Truck Flees After Colliding with Teen on E‑Scooter in Shirley, NY

On Saturday evening, around 6:40 p.m., a 15‑year‑old girl was cruising northbound on an electric scooter along Diana Drive in Shirley when she turned right onto Robinwood Drive. At that moment, a white pickup truck pulling a silver‑colored trailer barreled into her path.

The impact knocked the teen off her scooter. She was shaken but, according to Suffolk police, suffered only a non‑life‑threatening injury. First responders whisked her to NYU Langone Hospital‑Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment.

What makes this incident especially troubling is that the pickup driver didn’t stop. After the collision, the truck accelerated away, disappearing down the road and leaving the teenager and witnesses behind.

Police are now asking anyone who saw the crash or who might recognize the vehicle to come forward. If you have any details—license plate numbers, a description of the driver, or the direction the truck fled—please call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑220‑TIPS. Calls are confidential.

The community is understandably shaken. Parents have been reminded to stay vigilant around busy streets, especially as e‑scooters become more common. Meanwhile, investigators are reviewing nearby traffic cameras in hopes of catching a clearer view of the fleeing pickup.

If you have information, even something that seems minor, it could help bring the responsible driver to account. Suffolk police thank residents for their cooperation and stress that any tip could make a difference.