NORTH LINDENHURST, NY (November 9, 2026) A 38-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run collision Monday evening in North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County. Authorities subsequently arrested the driver accused of leaving the scene.
According to the Suffolk County Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Wellwood Avenue near 51st Street.
Investigators reported that a northbound 2024 Subaru Crosstrek struck the woman as she was crossing the roadway from west to east. Rather than remaining at the scene, the motorist allegedly continued driving away.
The pedestrian, a North Lindenhurst resident, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Police later identified the driver as 39-year-old Rachel Leya of Bethpage. She was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving serious physical injury. Leya was also issued an appearance ticket requiring her to appear at First District Court in Central Islip.
