Police say the victim was riding an electric scooter at 44th Drive and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City just before 6 p.m. when he was struck by an SUV.
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The vehicle involved in the crash, a Black Porsche, fled from the scene.
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital with a head injury. He's in critical condition.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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