Long Island Driver Arrested After SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist and Drags Away His $1,000 Bike in West Islip
Summary
Bicycle Crash West Islip New York in West Islip, New York: On the evening of June 7, 2026 at approximately 7:45 p.m., an SUV driven by Charles Dreitlein struck a 13‑year‑old boy named Will McCaw and his friends on Roderick Road near Spruce Avenue in West Islip. The driver fled the scene while dragging the victim’s $1,000 SoCal Flyer Beastmode bike beneath the vehicle. Police arrested Dreitlein Monday evening and charged him with third‑degree assault and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Will McCaw | Cyclist | Injured |
| Charles Dreitlein | Driver | Unknown |