HARMONY – A 19 year-old from the town of harmony is facing charges after allegedly hitting someone with his pickup truck and then leaving the scene.
Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say the incident took place just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning on Weeks Road in the Town of Harmony.
Police say 19 year-old Wayne Miller was allegedly behind the wheel of a truck that struck a 16 year old, and then fled the scene. Following an investigation, Sheriff Deputies located Miller and further investigation found he had allegedly been operating his vehicle while intoxicated.
Miller was taken into custody and arraigned on several charges, including Driving while intoxicated, 2nd degree vehicular assault, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. He was sent to the county jail on $10,000 cash bail.
The 16 year old victim was airlifted to Hammot Medical Center for injuries and his current condition is not known. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene by Clymer Fire Department, Panama Fire Department and New York State Police.
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