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Driver Flees After Striking NY Flagger
24 Jul
Summary
- A 20-year-old man intentionally struck a flagger with his vehicle.
- The flagger suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.
- The driver was arrested days later and charged accordingly.
On July 14, a 20-year-old man from Montour intentionally struck a construction zone flagger with his 1999 Ford Mustang on Ridge Road in Horseheads, New York. The driver reportedly revved his engine and antagonized the flagger before deliberately hitting her and fleeing the scene.
The injured flagger was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment for bruising and other non-life-threatening injuries before being discharged. Investigators located the suspect at his residence on July 19 and took him into custody.
The suspect faces several charges related to the incident. He was arraigned in Horseheads Town Court and subsequently released after posting $1,080 bail. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
