Teenager accused of leaving scene of hit-and-run crash on Long Island: SCPD

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WYANDANCH, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A teenager is accused of being involved in a hit and run that seriously injured a person on Long Island on Sunday, according to officials.

A Nissan Rogue headed west on Parron Avenue around 1:30 a.m. hit a stopped Kia, causing it to crash into a Toyota Camry, police said. Meyli Henriquez, 20, became pinned between the Kia and Camry. The people inside the Nissan ran on foot away from the crash.

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Henriquez was airlifted to the hospital, where he is being treated for severe injuries. Two other people were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

The 16-year-old Brentwood boy was found at his home and was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries, according to officials.

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