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Fatal Christmas Morning Crash: NY Woman ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Connecticut Collision Fatal Christmas Morning Crash: NY Woman ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Connecticut Collision
Fatal Christmas Morning Crash: NY Woman ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Connecticut Collision A New York woman was killed in a Christmas morning crash in Connecticut. It happened around 9:05 a.m. in Middlesex County on the I-91 northbound Exit 20 onramp in Middletown. A 2007 Toyota Corolla veered into the center lane and hit a 2019 Chrysler 300, according to state police. Both vehicles rolled into the grassy median. A 2019 Chrysler 300 was traveling near on-ramp in the center lane of three and a 2007 Toyota Corolla was traveling in the right lane to the right of the Chrysler.  For an unknown reason, the Corolla veered into the center lane and collided with the Chrysler,&…
Double-Fatal Crash: Car Strikes 3 Vehicles After Fleeing From Earlier Collision In Hempstead Double-Fatal Crash: Car Strikes 3 Vehicles After Fleeing From Earlier Collision In Hempstead
Double-Fatal Crash: Car Strikes 3 Vehicles After Fleeing From Earlier Collision In Hempstead Two people were killed after a car that fled the scene of an earlier crash struck three other vehicles overnight on Long Island, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story -- Update: IDs Released For 2 Killed During Hempstead Crash The chain of events began just after 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 in Hempstead. A 2005 Chrysler traveling eastbound on Fulton Avenue was involved in a collision with a 2021 Genesis, occupied by four people, at Hilton Avenue. The 2005 Chrysler then fled the scene eastbound on Fulton Avenue and hit three vehicles -- a 2023 Kia, a 2007 Honda,…
Man Admits To Long Beach DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months Man Admits To Long Beach DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months
Man Admits To Long Beach DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months A Long Island man responsible for a drunk driving crash that caused his victim to lose a leg and more has pleaded guilty, authorities announced. Twenty-eight-year-old Robert O’Brien of Bellmore entered his plea on Monday, Dec. 11 for the 2021 incident, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Just before 8 p.m. on July 16, 2021, O’Brien got behind the wheel following a day of drinking at a local bar in Long Beach. He had two passengers in his 2011 Chrysler 300. He was at East Park Avenue and Neptune Boulevard when he side-swept a car stopped at the red light and continued drivi…
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure A man is dead following a crash on the Long Island Expressway that caused an hours-long closure of all lanes. The crash happened in Holtsville on Monday, July 10 at approximately 7:20 a.m. The 39-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released by authorities, was driving his 2018 Ford westbound in the right lane of the LIE. About half a mile east of Exit 61, the van attempted to merge into the middle lane, but he hit the rear end of a 2005 Chrysler 300. The impact caused the van to swerve back across the right lane, where it ran off the roadway, hit a tree, and caught fire. Offici…
Long Island Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Police Say Long Island Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Police Say
Long Island Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Police Say This story has been updated. A 90-year-old passenger was killed after a vehicle overturned and crashed into trees on Long Island. Southampton Police officers received multiple reports of a vehicle off the roadway on County Road 94 at about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Police said a 2011 Chrysler was traveling east when it left the road, overturned, and crashed into trees in the median. The passenger, identified as John Cushen, of Southold, died from his injuries, authorities said.  Police reported that the driver, a 68-year-old …
3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Pole In Front Of Local Fire Department On Long Island 3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Pole In Front Of Local Fire Department On Long Island
3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Pole In Front Of Local Fire Department On Long Island Three men were killed on Long Island after the alleged stolen car they were driving crashed into a utility pole. The crash occurred in Brookhaven around 7:50 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8 in front of the Brookhaven Fire Department at 2486 Montauk Highway. According to Suffolk County Police, the men were killed after the 2019 Chrysler 300 they were in hit a utility pole. The vehicle was reported stolen on Monday, Sept. 5, police said. The names of those killed have not been released.  An investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Police at&n…
270,000 SUVs Recalled Due To Rollaway Risk 270,000 SUVs Recalled Due To Rollaway Risk
270,000 SUVs Recalled Due To Rollaway Risk Chrysler is recalling more than 270,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because of a malfunction that could cause the cars to rollaway.   The manufacturer said the models antilock-brake system (ABS) module "may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied."  These modules were installed in the vehicles built between June 10, 2018 to April 30, 2019, according to the recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The recall accounts for 211,934 Gr…
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Police have identified a 23-year-old Long Island man killed in a crash involving an impaired driver over the weekend. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in Wantagh. Matthew Smith, age 22, of Seaford was operating a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision with a 2015 Chrysler sedan heading westbound on Jerusalem Avenue. Nassau County Police said  Both drivers were transported to a local area hospital for treatment and evaluation, said police.  The driver of the …
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Updated story: ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say An impaired driver is facing charges after being involved in a fatal overnight crash on Long Island, police said. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in Wantagh. Matthew Smith, age 22, of Seaford was operating a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision with a 2015 Chrysler sedan being operated by a 23-year-old man heading westbound on Jerusalem Avenue. Nassau County Po…
Man Accused Of Threatening Teen With Pepper Spray, Dog On Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Teen With Pepper Spray, Dog On Long Island
Man Accused Of Threatening Teen With Pepper Spray, Dog On Long Island A 48-year-old man on Long Island is facing charges for allegedly chasing down, physically, and verbally assaulting a teen boy who knocked on his door as a prank. A 13-year-old boy was walking in West Babylon with five friends from one of their homes on 14th Avenue shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Tuesday, March 2 in the direction of the playground at Tooker Elementary School, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. While walking toward the playground, police said that the boy knocked on a random house on Second Street and proceeded to run away as a joke. It is alleged that …
Woman Standing Outside Disabled Vehicle On LI Expressway Struck, Killed By Car Woman Standing Outside Disabled Vehicle On LI Expressway Struck, Killed By Car
Woman Standing Outside Disabled Vehicle On LI Expressway Struck, Killed By Car A woman standing near a disabled car on the Long Island Expressway was killed after she was struck by another vehicle overnight. It happened around 3:10 a.m.  Saturday, April 24 in Yaphank. Danyel Anderson, age 20, of Mastic, was driving a 2015 Chrysler 300 eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, west of Exit 66, when the Chrysler struck the woman standing outside a disabled 2012 Nissan Altima that was in the right lane, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, who has not yet been identified pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Anderson and a…
Police: Trio Caught With Stolen Mail After Nassau Traffic Violation Stop Police: Trio Caught With Stolen Mail After Nassau Traffic Violation Stop
Police: Trio Caught With Stolen Mail After Nassau Traffic Violation Stop Three men were caught with stolen mail after a stop for a traffic violation on Long Island, according to police. The incident happened just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 in Upper Brookville. An Old Brookville officer was on routine patrol and observed a black 2020 Chrysler make an improper right turn on Route 25A in the vicinity of Farmwoods Lane, according to Nassau County Police.  The officer activated his emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop, said police.  The officer observed a large amount of unopened mail in the vehicle and the three occupants…