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Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree Near East Hampton Intersection Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree Near East Hampton Intersection
Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree Near East Hampton Intersection A woman suffered severe injuries in an overnight crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 2:15 a.m. Thursday, April 25, in East Hampton. According to the East Hampton Town Police Department, the woman was driving a 2024 Toyota 4Runner northbound on Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road near Marina Lane when her vehicle crossed the southbound lane, left the road, and struck a tree. A resident nearby heard the crash and called police. The 27-year-old victim, Judith Santiago-Martinez from East Hampton, was immediately transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. Anyone w…
Fatal Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman Strikes Concrete Parking Lot Wall On Long Island Fatal Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman Strikes Concrete Parking Lot Wall On Long Island
Fatal Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman Strikes Concrete Parking Lot Wall On Long Island Police are investigating after a woman was killed in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 in East Garden City. A 2016 Nissan Rogue operated by a 37-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Stewart Avenue when it struck a concrete parking lot wall near the intersection of Selfridge Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. A Nassau County PD ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead  by a hospital physician shortly after arrival.  Her identity has not yet been released. The investigat…
Dix Hills Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree In Commack Dix Hills Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree In Commack
Dix Hills Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree In Commack Two Long Island teens suffered serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Commack. An 18-year-old from Dix Hills was driving a 2022 BMW M5 traveling northbound on Old Commack Road when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree on the driver’s side, Suffolk County Police said. The driver and the passenger in the vehicle, also an 18-year-old man from Dix Hills, were transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with informati…
NYPD Officer From Shirley ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash NYPD Officer From Shirley ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash
Nypd Officer From Shirley ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash The victim of a fatal crash on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway has been identified as an NYPD officer on his way to work. According to the New York State Police, the crash happened on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 7 in the town of Hempstead. Clifford Saintvil, age 32 of Shirley, was driving in a 2013 Nissan Rogue west on the Southern State Parkway near exit 13 at about 7:15 a.m. when his car went off the roadway, swerving right and hitting a tree. Saintvil was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) identified Saintvil as …
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 in Southampton. Southampton Town Police Officers and New York State Police responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported the incident. Officers performed CPR on the pedestrian who was transported by Southampton Ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.   The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.  The pedestrian involved in this crash has been identified as Julio Victor Teo-Gomez, age 48…
Woman Drives Into Long Island 7-Eleven, Injuring Person Woman Drives Into Long Island 7-Eleven, Injuring Person
Woman Drives Into Long Island 7-Eleven, Injuring Person One person was taken to the hospital after a woman drove into a Long Island convenience store, breaking the glass windows, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at approximately 12:30 p.m. in Levittown, according to Nassau County Police. While attempting to park in the lot of 7-Eleven, located at 2901 Hempstead Turnpike, an 86-year-old woman accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes, police said. She crashed into the building, breaking the glass and injuring a person. The injured person was taken to a hospital for treatment of their minor injuries. No other in…
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Swells For Widow, 2 Kids Of Man Killed In Yaphank Crash 'Unimaginable Loss': Support Swells For Widow, 2 Kids Of Man Killed In Yaphank Crash
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Swells For Widow, 2 Kids Of Man Killed In Yaphank Crash Days after a husband and new father was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island, the community is rallying around his wife and two children. Nicholas DeMaio, age 25, of Shirley, died following the wreck, which occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 in Yaphank. Suffolk County Police said he was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla northbound on Yaphank Avenue when he veered off the road, struck a curb, and went airborne before hitting a utility pole. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: 25-Year-Old From Shirley ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole In Yaphank DeMaio was partially ej…
Fatal Crash: 25-Year-Old From Shirley ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole In Yaphank Fatal Crash: 25-Year-Old From Shirley ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole In Yaphank
Fatal Crash: 25-Year-Old From Shirley ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Pole In Yaphank A 25-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on Long Island. It happened just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 in Yaphank. The man was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla northbound on Yaphank Avenue when the vehicle veered off the road, struck a curb, and went airborne, hitting a telephone pole, Suffolk County Police said. Nicholas Demaio, of Shirley, was partially ejected from the vehicle, according to police.  He was pronounced dead on the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Anyone with information…
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash 23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash A 23-year-old suffered serious injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened just after midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Patchogue. The man, a Medford resident, was crossing Medford Avenue, just south of East Roe Boulevard, when a southbound 2012 Nissan Altima struck him at approximately 12 a.m. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital to treat serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Nissan, a 50-year-old Patchogue resident, was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8…
Triathlete 'Fighting For His Life' After Being Struck By Car During Shirley Race Triathlete 'Fighting For His Life' After Being Struck By Car During Shirley Race
Triathlete 'Fighting For His Life' After Being Struck By Car During Shirley Race A 43-year-old triathlete remains hospitalized with serious injuries after he was struck by an SUV that drove into a closed race route on Long Island. Sal Gomez, of Selden, was hit at around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in Shirley while bicycling in his first triathlon at Smith Point County Park. According to Suffolk County Police, 29-year-old Ramona Jakeline Figueroa-Lopez, of Westbury, was attempting to leave the parking lot while the area was closed to traffic and entered the race route, striking Gomez. The husband and father of two was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for trea…
Fourth Bay Shore Child Dies Following Crash Near Florida-Georgia Border, Family Says Fourth Bay Shore Child Dies Following Crash Near Florida-Georgia Border, Family Says
Fourth Bay Shore Child Dies Following Crash Near Florida-Georgia Border, Family Says A fourth child from a New York family involved in a horrific crash has died. The family of Christian Rojas Redondo has announced that he succumbed to injuries following a triple-fatal crash that happened on Saturday, July 1. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bay Shore victims were traveling near Jacksonville, Florida on a stretch of I-95. Earlier Report: Triple-Fatal Crash: 2 Children, Teen From Bay Shore ID'd As Victims Near Florida-Georgia Border At approximately 7:40 a.m., a car and SUV crashed when one slowed or stopped in the center lane of a bridge connecting Florida …
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport 30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Jamesport A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car on Long Island. The incident happened at around 1:45 a.m. Monday, June 19 in Jamesport, on Sound Avenue near Pier Avenue. An investigation by the Riverhead Town Police Department found that a 30-year-old Riverhead man was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driving eastbound. The victim, who police did not name pending notification of family, was taken by ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and calle…
Fatal Crash: Long Island Resident, Age 26, Succumbs To Injuries Fatal Crash: Long Island Resident, Age 26, Succumbs To Injuries
Fatal Crash: Long Island Resident, Age 26, Succumbs To Injuries A young Long Island man has succumbed to injuries he sustained in a serious car accident that occurred a few days prior to his death, authorities reported. The crash occurred just before 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 in North New Hyde Park. Ibrahim Ahmed, aged 26, of Floral Park, died due to injuries he sustained, according to Nassau County Police. Ahmed was driving his 2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle eastbound on Hillside Avenue when he collided with a 2009 Toyota Rav4 operated by a 54-year-old man. The Toyota was traveling westbound, but had turned north into a nearby parking lot, police said. A…
‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For LI Boy Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash ‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For LI Boy Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For LI Boy Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash A fundraiser set up to honor a young Long Island tennis star who was a victim of a double-fatal crash has seen a tremendous amount of support on its first day.  Ethan Falkowitz was one of two 14-year-old Roslyn boys who suffered fatal injuries following a drunk-driving crash on the night of Wednesday, May 3. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn Falkowitz, Drew Hassenbein, and two other boys were riding northbound on Route 106 in Jericho when 34-year-old Amandeep Singh, also of Roslyn, drove the wrong way and collided with …
2 Teens Killed In Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk, Wrong Way, Fleeing Scene 2 Teens Killed In Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk, Wrong Way, Fleeing Scene
2 Teens Killed In Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk, Wrong Way, Fleeing Scene Click here for a new, updated story: 14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn A man is in custody after police say he drove drunk and fled the scene of a wrong-way Long Island crash that took the lives of two teens overnight. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 in Jericho. A 2019 Dodge Ram operated by a 34-year-old man was traveling southbound on Route 106 (North Broadway) in the northbound lanes and collided with a 2019 Alfa Romero four-door sedan occupied by four teenage boys, Nassau County Police said. As a re…
Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville
Police ID 53-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car In Amityville Police have identified a 53-year-old man who was fatally struck by a car on Long Island earlier this week. Russell Squires, of North Amityville, was identified as the bicyclist who died in the crash on Route 110 in Amityville on the night of Monday, Dec. 26, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Earlier report - Person Killed After Being Struck By Car Near Long Island Intersection He was riding a bicycle from west to east across Route 110 near Ritter Avenue when a northbound 2009 Toyota Camry struck him at about 11:10 p.m., police said. SCPD said Squires was pronounced dead at t…
Woman Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Crash Woman Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Crash
Woman Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Crash A woman suffered critical injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened in North Amityville at about 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said a 51-year-old Farmingdale man was driving a 2002 Toyota Sequoia south on Route 110 when his vehicle collided with a 2004 Nissan Sentra as it crossed Route 110 from westbound Parthey Lane. The driver of the Nissan, who hasn't been identified as of the announcement, was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition, police said. The driver …
39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing  Long Island Expressway Closure 39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing  Long Island Expressway Closure
39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing Long Island Expressway Closure One person was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash that led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened just before 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in North Hills on the westbound side. A 39-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Paramedic. His identity has not yet been released. The second driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Westbound lanes were closed through the morning commute during the accident investigation&n…
3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Front Of Brookhaven Fire Department 3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Front Of Brookhaven Fire Department
3 Killed After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Front Of Brookhaven Fire Department 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…
9-Year-Old Deer Park Boy Dies After DWI Crash On  Long Island Expressway 9-Year-Old Deer Park Boy Dies After DWI Crash On  Long Island Expressway
9-Year-Old Deer Park Boy Dies After DWI Crash On Long Island Expressway A 9-year-old boy who was seriously injured when the car he was a passenger in was hit by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway has been declared brain dead, according to a GoFundMe page. Angel Salis, of Deer Park, was transported to Stony Book University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries after the crash that happened at 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville, Suffolk County Police said. Angel David Salas, of Deer Park, has been confirmed brain dead following the crash which took place around 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville. Police say the crash …
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Crashes Into 3 Vehicles On Long Island, Police Say Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Crashes Into 3 Vehicles On Long Island, Police Say
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Crashes Into 3 Vehicles On Long Island, Police Say A man is facing charges after police said he drove while intoxicated with a woman and two teenagers in the vehicle and crashed into three parked vehicles on Long Island. Ramon Oliveras, age 46, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, was arrested following the crash in Franklin Square at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, the Nassau County Police Department said. Police said Oliveras crashed a 2020 Infiniti QX4 SUV into three unoccupied, parked vehicles in the area of Doris Avenue and Langdon Street. A 49-year-old woman, a 15-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old girl, who were passengers in the Infiniti, all suf…
Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash In Dix Hills Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash In Dix Hills
Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash In Dix Hills Four people are facing weapons charges after they were rescued from a fiery crash on Long Island. Officers were on patrol in North Babylon early in the morning on Thursday, Aug. 18, when they saw a 2018 BMW speeding and swerving on Route 231 near Commack Road, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Police attempted to pull the BMW over, but the driver didn't stop, and officers discontinued the traffic stop, authorities said.  A short time later, at about 12:50 a.m., the driver, identified as 22-year-old Eric Johnson, of Medford, lost control of the vehicle on Commack Road near…
Teen Critically Injured, 5 Others Hospitalized In 2-Vehicle Ronkonkoma Crash Teen Critically Injured, 5 Others Hospitalized In 2-Vehicle Ronkonkoma Crash
Teen Critically Injured, 5 Others Hospitalized In 2-Vehicle Ronkonkoma Crash A 19-year-old Long Island resident was critically injured and five others were hospitalized while attempting to make a U-turn on a busy roadway. The incident took place in Ronkonkoma around 8:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14. According to Suffolk County Police, Justin Weber, of Islip, was driving a 2016 Toyota Avalon that was parked on the right shoulder in front of 2231 Ocean Ave., before he attempted to execute a U-turn to the southbound lanes of Ocean Avenue when a northbound 2013 Jeep Wrangler struck it. Weber was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.  Two pass…
24-Year-Old From Northport Critically Injured In Head-On Fort Salonga Crash 24-Year-Old From Northport Critically Injured In Head-On Fort Salonga Crash
24-Year-Old From Northport Critically Injured In Head-On Fort Salonga Crash Police are investigating a head-on crash that has left a Long Island man with serious injuries. It happened around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, July 28 in Fort Salonga. Kenneth Gallagher, age 24, of Northport, was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck westbound on Fort Salonga Road when the vehicle collided head-on with a box truck that was traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. Gallagher was transported by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, according to police.  The driver of the box truck, a 25-year-old Hauppauge m…
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway In Islip Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway In Islip
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway In Islip A man and woman were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, July 11 on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Exit 40 in the town of Islip. State Police say when troopers arrived, a Land Rover was observed against a tree on the southside shoulder fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation determined the driver, Travis T. Williams, age 45, and his passenger, Shenella Braithwaite, age 35, both of Central Islip, were traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control, went off the road, and struck a tree, causing …
Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Vehicle Strikes Dump Truck In Brookhaven Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Vehicle Strikes Dump Truck In Brookhaven
Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Vehicle Strikes Dump Truck In Brookhaven A 34-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition after the vehicle he was driving on Long Island collided with a dump truck.The crash happened on Montauk Highway near South Country Road in Brookhaven at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A 2010 Hyundai was traveling east when the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a 2001 Kenworth dump truck, SCPD said.  The driver of the Hyundai, a Mastic man, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, police said. The driver of the dump truck, a 70-year-old Bel…
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…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hauppauge Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hauppauge Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hauppauge Crash The identity has been released of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened around 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 23 in Hauppauge. A motor vehicle, believed to be a sedan, was traveling eastbound on Motor Parkway when it collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Moreland Road, Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle then left the roadway, and struck the woman standing on the sidewalk before fleeing the scene eastbound on Motor Parkway, according to police. The victim, now identified as Cherokee Fletcher, age 28, of Commack, was pronounce…
Man Seriously Injured After Being Ejected From Car In Southampton Man Seriously Injured After Being Ejected From Car In Southampton
Man Seriously Injured After Being Ejected From Car In Southampton A Long Island man was seriously injured after being ejected from a car during a single-vehicle crash. The crash took place in North Sea, a hamlet of Southampton, around 5 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. The incident occurred when the driver of a 2017 Mercedes Benz apparently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole on Noyac Road and Fish Cove Road, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police.  The vehicle overturned and the driver was ejected from the vehicle seriously injuring the driver, Ralph said. Officers were dispatched to the scene along with South…
Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say
Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver caused a pair of wrong-way crashes on Long Island that left one person hospitalized, police said. In Suffolk County, Seventh Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, where there was a report of a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of Route 25A in East Shoreham. It is alleged that Rocky Point resident John Madden, age 49, was driving his 2006 Jeep SUV the wrong way on the roadway when he struck a 2020 Subaru being driven by Sound Beach resident Olivia Demmer at 8:42 p.m. on Route 25A. After crash…
IDs Released For Two Killed In Wrong-Way Suffolk County Crash IDs Released For Two Killed In Wrong-Way Suffolk County Crash
IDs Released For Two Killed In Wrong-Way Suffolk County Crash The identities have been released of two men who were killed in a wrong-way Long Island crash. It happened around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 in Islip. A 2020 Honda Accord was being driven southbound on Route 111 when it veered into the northbound land and struck a northbound oil tanker truck at the intersection of Ironwood Street, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Honda and a passenger were pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.   The driver has now been identified as Erick Olivares, age 27,…