By Rocco Parascandola
New York Daily News
NEW YORK 鈥� An is under investigation for running into a Bronx road rage victim as he lay unconscious in the street 鈥� then leaving the scene without helping him, the Daily News has learned.
The chain of events began when the 37-year-old victim rear-ended a black SUV near E. 149th St. and Brook Ave. in Mott Haven, cops said. An enraged man in the SUV got out and confronted the victim, until he lost consciousness about 1 a.m. Monday.
After his attacker fled in the SUV, an EMS crew was sent to respond to the victim. But when the ambulance driver accidentally struck the driver in the roadway, the crew of two left without rendering aid, according to police sources.
鈥淭he entire incident is under review,鈥� FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci told The News. The medics remained on full duty Tuesday.
The alleged dereliction of duty came to light shortly after a second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later.
The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition by the second crew.
The victim鈥檚 condition has since improved and he is expected to survive, police sources said.
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