A male pedestrian was struck by a Nissan Altima and was taken to the University Hospital by the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Commuter student Harrison Andina, who University Police identified to be the victim, was riding a skateboard across the intersection of Marburger Drive and Circle Road when he was struck by another student, Lu Cao, who was driving a Nissan Altima.
Andina was treated at the scene by SBVAC, according to UPD, and then taken to the hospital emergency room with a non life-threatening head injury.
It is not known whether the driver will face legal action.
LBAMIXTAPE • Sep 19, 2014 at 9:57 am
Can we get a clarification as to whether Mr. Andina was skateboarding or longboarding?
ScottRAB • Sep 18, 2014 at 4:27 pm
The article does not provide sufficient information to determine which of those involved was at fault. There is no description of the location of the collision, and on which part of the roundabout it occurred could significantly change who is at fault. Additionally, while motorists are required to yield to pedestrians in legal crossings, they are not required to yeild to them elsewhere. Lastly, pedestrians do not have carte blanche to cross a street any time they feel like it in the US. It must first be safe to do so.
Another Concerned Student • Sep 18, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Clearly the name needs to be released so students know who to watch out for. Obviously Lu Cao shouldn’t have a drivers’ license.
Concerned Student • Sep 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm
Arielle you should be ashamed releasing the names of the victim and the driver especially since it was an accident. Respect peoples privacy.