Driver runs into group of children on bikes in West Islip – NBC New York

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
West Islip, New York
Roderick Road near Spruce Avenue
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Incident type
E-bike, Bicycle, Crash

Summary

Bicycle Crash West Islip New York in West Islip, New York: A driver of an SUV struck a 13‐year‐old boy and his friends who were riding bikes on Roderick Road near Spruce Avenue in West Islip. The collision occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on June 7, injuring the boy but not causing serious harm. Police arrested the driver, Charles Dreitlein, later that day.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Will McCaw Cyclist Injured
Charles Dreitlein Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Driver runs into group of children on bikes in West Islip – NBC New York

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