NORTH LINDENHURST, N.Y. — A 39-year-old Bethpage woman was arrested Monday night after fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured in North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County Police said.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. at the intersection of Wellwood Avenue and 51st Street.
According to police, Rachel Leya, 39, was driving a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek northbound on Wellwood Avenue when she struck a 38-year-old North Lindenhurst woman who was crossing the roadway from west to east.
Police said Leya fled the scene in her vehicle following the collision.
The pedestrian was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Following a thorough investigation by First Squad detectives, Leya was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving serious physical injury.
She was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.
The Subaru was impounded for a safety check.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Suffolk County Police First Squad at 631-854-8152.
