A Glen Cove man was arrested and accused of hitting a child with his truck before fleeing, police say.
The incident occurred on Oct. 11 at 3:25 p.m. in Greenvale. An eight-year-old child was riding his bicycle off the curb into the street when he was hit by a red-colored 1997 Dodge Dakota going along Maple Avenue.
The truck’s driver, Jose Guzman, 48, allegedly fled the scene. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Detectives discovered the vehicle on Oct. 12. They arrested Guzman without incident at 4:31 p.m.
Officials have charged Guzman with leaving the scene of an incident and reckless endangerment.