Smithtown Woman, 20, Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash

Emily Loach was driving a 2017 Honda Accord eastbound in the left lane on Nesconset Highway near Southern Boulevard in Smithtown when she attempted to make a right turn and struck an eastbound 2010 Jeep in the right lane driven by Neiko Genao at 1:49 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. The Jeep overturned.

Loach, 20, of Smithtown, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

Her brother Thomas Loach, 17, of Smithtown, a passenger in the Honda, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, said police.

Genao, 19, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

Another passenger in the Honda and two passengers in the Jeep were not injured and declined medical treatment at the scene.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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