Officer Injured During Crash In New Hyde Park

A local police officer suffered neck and back injuries after being rear-ended while investigating a crash on the Long Island Expressway, according to authorities.

An officer was injured during a crash on the LIE.
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Kathy Reakes

08/10/2022 9:30 a.m.

The crash took place in New Hyde Park near Exit 36 around 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9.

According to police, a highway patrol officer was investigating a crash in the vicinity of Exit 36. While seated in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated, a 2012 Isuzu truck collided with the back of the officer’s vehicle, said the Nassau County Police.

The officer suffered injuries to his neck and back. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, police said.

The 63-year-old driver of the Isuzu remained at the scene and was not injured, police added.

The Isuzu went through a brake and safety check.

The investigation is ongoing.

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