John Davis

Poughkeepsie Journal

HOPEWELL JUNCTION A 15-year old East Fishkill boy is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Thursday night on Route 82.

The state police at the Wappinger barracks are investigating the incident as a hit and run automobile pedestrian accident.

The boy and his friends were riding their bicycles on the state highway in the Town of East Fishkill when an unknown vehicle struck him from the rear, police said. The vehicle is believed to be a silver or white sedan with passenger side damage. The vehicle was last seen traveling south on Route 82.

The victim was in the roadway unconscious when emergency responders arrived shortly after 9 p.m.

He was transported to the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie and then transferred to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call 845-677-7300. All calls will be kept confidential.