Driver Intentionally Hit Juvenile In Spring Valley Parking Lot: Police

SPRING VALLEY, NY — A New City man is accused of intentionally hitting and injuring a female juvenile with his vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot this month.

The victim told police she was knocked unconscious and broke her wrist.

Detective Sgt. Randy DiPaolo said the victim came to the police department around 2:22 p.m. on Sept. 5 to report she had been intentionally struck with a vehicle around 4:14 a.m.

Detectives launched an investigation and made an arrest on Sept. 7, police said.

Mike Tamay Mejia, 19, of New City, was charged with first-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree reckless endangerment, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Tamay Mejia was arraigned this week in the Village of Spring Valley Justice Court, failed to post bail and was taken to the Rockland County Jail.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org.