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65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash 65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash
65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead on Long Island. It happened Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Babylon. A 23-year-old Medford man was driving a 2002 Chevrolet eastbound on West Main Street when he swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending a vehicle at about 1:35 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. The Chevrolet then struck a 2003 Saturn traveling westbound on West Main Street, being driven by Brian McHugh age 65, of Levittown. McHugh was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pron…
Teenage Surfer Bitten By Shark In Brand-New Long Island Incident Teenage Surfer Bitten By Shark In Brand-New Long Island Incident
Teenage Surfer Bitten By Shark In Brand-New Long Island Incident A teenage surfer was bit by a shark on Long Island, the latest of six bites in the past three weeks. The 16-year-old was paddling about 20 yards offshore at Kismet Beach on Fire Island when he was bitten on his right foot around 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, said the Suffolk County Police.  The surfer suffered a 4-inch laceration but was able to walk out of the water and was taken by Saltaire Fire Rescue to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  After the bite, Suffolk County Police Aviation responded by…
3-Year-Old Girl Found Unresponsive In Swimming Pool At Lindenhurst Home, Police Say 3-Year-Old Girl Found Unresponsive In Swimming Pool At Lindenhurst Home, Police Say
3-Year-Old Girl Found Unresponsive In Swimming Pool At Lindenhurst Home, Police Say Police are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Long Island residence. Officers responded to the home in Lindenhurst, located at 341 North Broadway, after a 911 call reporting a child was unresponsive in the home’s swimming pool, Suffolk County Police said. The girl, Avery Wilcox, was transported via ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in critical condition. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection 21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection
21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a crash at a busy Long Island intersection that killed a woman overnight. It happened around 11 p.m. Monday, July 4 in Lindenhurst. A 23-year-old Copiague woman was driving a 2009 Toyota sedan westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) when the vehicle turned left onto southbound Straight Path and was struck on the passenger side by an eastbound 2020 Honda SUV driven by a 33-year-old Oakdale man, Suffolk County Police said. Emely Tejada, 21, of Amityville, a front-seat passenger in the Toyota, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West…
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Amityville Intersection 25-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Amityville Intersection
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash Near Amityville Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3 in Amityville. A 25-year-old Massapequa man was operating a 2016 Yamaha R1 motorcycle northbound on County Line Road, approximately 100 feet south of Oakley Street, when the motorcycle struck a southbound 2019 Infiniti sedan as it was turning left into a residential driveway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, identified as Rocco Pesce, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, a…
IDs Released For Teenager Killed, Others Involved In Commack Crash IDs Released For Teenager Killed, Others Involved In Commack Crash
IDs Released For Teenager Killed, Others Involved In Commack Crash The identities have been released of a teenager who was killed and others involved in a crash on Long Island. It happened around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 in Commack. Another teenager was driving a 2008 Ford Mustang northbound on Indian Head Road when he swerved to avoid another vehicle and lost control, Suffolk County Police said.  The Mustang struck a 2015 Jeep Wrangler that was traveling southbound near Carldon Road. A female passenger in the Mustang, now identified as Isabel Carella, age 17, of Smithtown, was pronounced dead at the scene, said police. Her ident…
Teenager Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured In Commack Crash Teenager Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured In Commack Crash
Teenager Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured In Commack Crash Updated story: IDs Released For Teenager Killed, Others Involved In Commack Crash A teenager was killed and two others seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 in Commack. Another teenager was driving a 2008 Ford Mustang northbound on Indian Head Road when he swerved to avoid another vehicle and lost control, Suffolk County Police said.  The Mustang struck a 2015 Jeep Wrangler that was traveling southbound near Carldon Road. A female passenger in the Mustang was pronounced dead at the scene, said police. Her iden…
Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business
Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business A suspect has been charged for the murder of an owner who was killed inside his Long Island business. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately 9:40 p.m., a family member of Kinshuk Patel, owner of Dapper Smoke Shop, located in Lindenhurst at 411 40th St., was unable to contact him and responded to the business where Patel was found injured, Suffolk County Police said. Patel, age 33, of Babylon, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, June 15, following a lengthy investigation, Suffolk County Polic…
Lindenhurst Woman Killed After SUV Overturns During Crash In West Babylon Lindenhurst Woman Killed After SUV Overturns During Crash In West Babylon
Lindenhurst Woman Killed After SUV Overturns During Crash In West Babylon A local woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection. The crash happened around 4:20 p.m. Monday, June 13 in West Babylon. Kimberly Pigott, age 31, of Lindenhurst, was driving a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer westbound on State Route 109 when she attempted to make a left turn onto Herzel Boulevard and crossed in front of a 2020 Jeep that was travelling eastbound on State Route 109, Suffolk County Police said. Pigott’s vehicle was struck on the passenger side and overturned, according to police. Pigott was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center …
Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash
Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured two other people on Long Island. It happened around 10:50 a.m. Thursday, June 6 in Copiague. Carolyn Merhige, age 85, of Amityville, was driving a 2019 Subaru Cross Trek eastbound on Sunrise Highway when she suffered what appears to be a medical emergency and struck a 2021 Dodge Durango that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of New Highway, Suffolk County Police said. Merhige was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where she was pronounced dead, said police.&nb…
One Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection One Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
One Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a crash that left one person seriously injured near a Long Island intersection. It happened Saturday May 21 at about 1:30 p.m. in Wyandanch. A 19-year from Wyandanch was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Mount Avenue when he attempted to make a left turn onto Lake Drive and struck a crossing pedestrian, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, a 74-year-old Wyandanch man, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of the Tahoe was not injured and was ticketed for drivin…
Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk
Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk Police are investigating an overnight Long Island Expressway crash that left a man seriously injured. It happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 in Brentwood. Steven Flores Diaz,  age 25, of Central Islip, was driving a 2000 Ford truck eastbound on the expressway when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail near the welcome center by Exit 51, Suffolk County Police said. Flores Diaz was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for the treatment of serious injuries. The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is a…
Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck
Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck A man was killed in a crash with a Mack truck on a busy Long Island roadway. Robert Favichia, age 57, of Copiague was killed around 5:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25 in Lindenhurst. Favichia was driving a 2001 Dodge pickup truck eastbound on Montauk Highway when his vehicle struck a 2009 Mack truck that was backing out of an alley in front of 51 Montauk Highway, according to Suffolk County Police. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Mack truck, Erik James, age 43, of Brentwood, was not injured. T…
Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge
Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge Police on Long Island are investigating whether a series of pellet gun shootings that injured at least one young girl are related to a TikTok challenge.  In the challenge, people are encouraged to fire soluble gel beads from airsoft guns at pedestrians and other vehicles on the roadway. On Long Island, there have been at least six incidents of people being shot at with pellet guns, law enforcement officials confirmed. In Nassau County, there have been four such incidents including one in Wantagh, one in Levittown, and two in Massapequa, police said.  No one was injured…
Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center
Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center Police are investigating a pellet gun shooting that injured a child at a Long Island shopping plaza. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 21 in Deer Park. A 12-year-old girl was walking in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park when she was struck by a pellet fired from an airsoft gun by a person in a passing vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. The girl was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Following an investigation, it was determined the same vehicle was invo…
Parents Charged After Leaving Toddler Unattended In Car At Suffolk Target, Police Say Parents Charged After Leaving Toddler Unattended In Car At Suffolk Target, Police Say
Parents Charged After Leaving Toddler Unattended In Car At Suffolk Target, Police Say The parents of a 13-month-old child have been charged after police say they left the toddler alone in a car in the parking lot of a Long Island Target store. Suffolk County Police received a 911 at call stating a baby was left unattended in a parked vehicle that was turned off in the parking lot the Target in Bay Shore, located at 838 Sunrise Highway, at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Third Precinct officers arrived and saw the baby did not appear to be in distress, according to police. The parents, Paul Albinagorta, age 34, and Natalia Pascual, age 22, both of Central Islip, arrived at appr…
37-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash 37-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
37-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Long Island man overnight. It happened around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 in West Islip. The man was driving a 2014 Honda sedan eastbound on the Sunrise Service Road, when the vehicle left the roadway, drove into the grass median between the service road and express portion of Sunrise Highway, and crashed into the concrete wall that supports the Robert Moses Causeway, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Joseph J. Pehowich, Jr. age 37, of Lindenhurst, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Ce…
Long Island Teen Charged After Crash Kills Woman, Seriously Injures Daughter Long Island Teen Charged After Crash Kills Woman, Seriously Injures Daughter
Long Island Teen Charged After Crash Kills Woman, Seriously Injures Daughter A Long Island teenager is facing multiple charges after a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured her 11-year-old daughter. It happened just after 3:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 in Wyandanch. Jennifer Figueroa, age 30, of Wyandanch, was driving a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, turning left onto Lincoln Avenue from Little East Neck Road, when the vehicle was struck by a northbound 2018 BMW, being driven by Franklyn Charles, age 18, of West Babylon, Suffolk County Police said. Figueroa was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where she was pro…
Woman Struck, Killed By Compact SUV At Long Island Parking Lot Woman Struck, Killed By Compact SUV At Long Island Parking Lot
Woman Struck, Killed By Compact SUV At Long Island Parking Lot An investigation is underway after a woman was struck and killed by a compact SUV at a Long Island parking lot. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Deer Park. Anita Levitt, age 80, of Deer Park, was parked in a handicapped parking space in front of 1944 Deer Park Ave. when she lost control of her 2020 Toyota Rav4, hopped two curbs and entered the rear parking lot of 1948 Deer Park Ave., Suffolk County Police said. She then struck Mary Ferrara, 85, of Deer Park, who was standing outside her 2010 Ford Fusion, according to police.  The Toyota continue…
21-Year-Old Long Island Man Killed After Crash Crashes Into Tree 21-Year-Old Long Island Man Killed After Crash Crashes Into Tree
21-Year-Old Long Island Man Killed After Crash Crashes Into Tree An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a single-vehicle overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 in Copiague. Reny Cruz-Puente, age 21, of Copiague, was driving a 2004 Honda Acura TSX southbound on Deauville Boulevard, north of Kenmore Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree, ejecting the driver from the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. Cruz-Puente was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to co…
Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say A man has died from injuries in a Long Island crash involving an impaired driver in which his wife was also killed and seven others were injured, according to police. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 in Brentwood. That's when Christian Lopez, age 27, of Brentwood, was driving a 2014 Acura TL eastbound on Second Avenue, just west of Hilltop Drive, when his vehicle struck the rear of an eastbound 2004 Toyota Camry, Suffolk County Police said.  The impact pushed the Toyota sideways into the westbound lane where it was struck in the passenger side by a …
Woman Killed, Eight Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Woman Killed, Eight Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
Woman Killed, Eight Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Updated report: Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say One person was killed and eight others were injured in an overnight Long Island crash involving an impaired driver, according to police. It happened around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 in Brentwood. That's when Christian Lopez, age 27, of Brentwood, was driving a 2014 Acura TL eastbound on Second Avenue, just west of Hilltop Drive, when his vehicle struck the rear of an eastbound 2004 Toyota Camry, Suffolk County Police said.  The impact pushed the Toyo…
Man Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Truck On Long Island Expressway Man Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Truck On Long Island Expressway
Man Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Truck On Long Island Expressway A man was seriously injured when a car crashed into a truck overnight on the Long Island Expressway, according to authorities. It happened around 1:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 in Dix Hills. Koray Kurulgan, age 30, was operating a 2005 MINI Cooper eastbound on the expressway, near Exit 52, when the vehicle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the right shoulder, Suffolk County Police said. Kurulgan, of Staten Island, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip in critical condition, police said.  The driver of the tractor-tr…
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes, Killing Pedestrian Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes, Killing Pedestrian
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes, Killing Pedestrian A Long Island woman was driving drunk during a crash that killed a pedestrian overnight. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 in Copiague. Travis Kernard, age 28, was standing between two parked cars on the street in front of his residence, located at 205 Hawkins Blvd. when the incident happened, Suffolk County Police said. Annmarie Donadeo, age 50, of Copiague, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer southbound on Hawkins Boulevard and crashed the vehicle into one of the parked cars, pinning Kernard against the other parked car, said police. Kernard was transport…
Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His Long Island Home Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His Long Island Home
Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His Long Island Home A suspect is at large after a Long Island man was shot and killed in front of his home. It happened around 4:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 in Wyandanch. The 20-year-old victim was shot during an altercation with another person while standing in front of the home, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Alonte Shipp, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this shooting to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-…
Long Island Man Stabs Boyfriend's Landlord During Dispute, Police Say Long Island Man Stabs Boyfriend's Landlord During Dispute, Police Say
Long Island Man Stabs Boyfriend's Landlord During Dispute, Police Say Police arrested a suspect for allegedly stabbing his boyfriend's landlord at a residence on Long Island. The incident took place in Bay Shore around 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10 during a dispute between the landlord and his tenants’ boyfriend, Anthony Cook, age 35, said the Suffolk County Police. Cook stabbed the man with a kitchen knife inside the living room, located on Udall Road. Police responded and transported the 70-year-old victim to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Cook, of Bay Shore, initially hid from police but w…
Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight
Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight An investigation is underway after a man was shooting and killed in broad daylight on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened Wednesday, July 21 at around 11:40 a.m. in Wyandanch. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call reporting that someone had been shot in the rear lot of 1527 Straight Path. When officers arrived, they discovered Derrick Dixon, age 32, of Wyandanch, had been shot multiple times, according to police.  Dixon was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with informa…
Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection
Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection An investigation is underway after a fatal crash near a Long Island intersection overnight. It happened around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 in Copiague. Steven Kay,  age 34, of North Babylon, was riding his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Great Neck Road when it struck Pedro Espinal-Estevez, age 53, of Copiague, who was riding his bicycle westbound crossing Great Neck Road, Suffolk County Police said. Espinal-Estevez was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Kay was transported to Good Samarita…
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash 23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 23-year-old suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle midday crash on Long Island. It happened around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, June 27 in East Farmingdale. Diane Sclafani, age 60, of Centereach, was driving a 2006 Honda Pilot westbound on Conklin Street and attempted to make a left-hand turn into St. Charles/Resurrection Cemeteries when the vehicle was struck by a 2001 Honda motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcycle was being driven by Marcos Zavala-Maldonado, age 23, of Wyandanch, who was attempting to pass her on the left side, according to&nb…
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle A Long Island man has been convicted of intentionally running over another man with his vehicle in 2019. Shatik Canady, age 43, of West Babylon, was convicted by a jury of murder on Thursday, June 17, for the death of Kawon Williams, 28, of Wyandanch in March 2019 in Lindenhurst. “This was not a typical hit-and-run; the defendant deliberately pursued and struck the victim with his vehicle before fleeing the scene,”  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said. At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Canady became engaged in a dispute with Williams, near the…
6-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash, Police Say 6-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash, Police Say
6-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after a 6-year-old child was injured during a motorcycle crash. Lamar Samuel, age 28, was riding a late model ZHNG motorcycle eastbound on East Beech Street in Central Islip when he drove through a stop sign without stopping and struck a 1999 Honda, driven by Keith Robles, around 12:35 p.m., Monday, June 7, said the Suffolk County Police. Both Samuel and his 6-year-old passenger Emmanuel Garcia-Torres were ejected from the vehicle. Garcia-Torres was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with serious physical injuries.  …