Boy on scooter injured in Queens hit-and-run, suspect sought: NYPD

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ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) -- Police are searching for a driver after a 14-year-old boy on a scooter was hit by a car on May 1.

The incident happened around 5:27 p.m. near 50th Avenue and 94th Street.

A gray Sedan struck the boy and left the scene heading westbound, police say. The NYPD released surveillance video capturing the moment right before the teen was struck.

Courtesy of the NYPD

The boy sustained minor leg injuries and was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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