Johnson City Teen Charged in Downtown Binghamton Hit-and-Run

Binghamton police have arrested a suspect after a vehicle struck a man who was crossing the street near the downtown Boscov's store.

The 45-year-old Binghamton man who was hit sustained serious injuries. He was reported in critical condition at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City.

The hit-and-run incident happened around 4:20 p.m. Tuesday at Court and Water streets.

Water Street was closed for hours for a police investigation on April 9, 2024. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The pedestrian was crossing Water Street when he was struck by a Ford Escape sport utility vehicle that had been eastbound on Court Street. The SUV was making a left turn onto Water Street when it hit the man.

Witnesses who saw the pedestrian being struck said the vehicle "hit him hard." The driver stopped the SUV "for a couple of seconds" before speeding away from the scene.

Binghamton police officers at Water and Court streets on April 9, 2024. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Police investigators tracked down the suspect vehicle and driver at a location on Conklin Avenue on Binghamton's South Side.

Authorities said the driver was a 17-year-old Johnson City resident. He was charged with leaving the scene of a serious injury accident, a felony. He was issued an appearance ticket to be arraigned at a future date.

The investigation into the hit-and-run incident is continuing. People with information may contact the city police detective division at (607) 772-7080.

VIDEO: Police secured the scene minutes after a Binghamton man was critically injured when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing Water Street on April 9, 2024.

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