News Journal of January 25, 2012: Brentwood LIRR Hit and Run

Before I entered the Brentwood LIRR this Tuesday, January 24th there was observed the immediate aftermath of an hit and run accident, circa 6:25am. The victim, a white male was likely struck at his legs, from behind when the driver was making a speeding turn, right off Brentwood Road towards the LIRR station and commuter parking areas. The auto operator failed to stop, check on the condition of the victim and called 9-11 to report the accident.
Eyewitnesses saw the unknown auto (to me) sped down to the next, possible exit to elude the consequences of the accident. Within minutes Suffolk police and Brentwood EMS crew were at the scene to assist the victim who was eventually taken to a local hospital. We can assume police are still investigating the crime. They are likely nearing their objective of arresting the irresponsible driver, whoever he or she might be. The care-less act seemed to had troubled the consciousness of the waiting commuters in discussion, as word of the accident quickly spread.
It is possible the driver would certainly encounter some trouble with a stiff traffic fine if he/she had stopped and waited for police. The accident may had been contributed by the victim's lack of caution, the details many of us do not know. But now we are aware the rushing driver chosen not to stop, so the burden of accountability had increased upon his or her shoulders. And the scheduled train to work was missed be ridden upon because of a change of plan to escape justice. From my viewing the victim was not fatally injured, he may recover favorably pending his condition and medical treatment.