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Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway
Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway A Long Island man has been killed in a crash that occurred on the Southern State Parkway, authorities announced.  According to New York State Police, 61-year-old Peter Kent was traveling east on the parkway on Thursday, June 8 just before 3 p.m. The crash happened near Exit 32 in Oyster Bay.   Police reported that a preliminary investigation found Kent's 2021 Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadway, striking the center rail, before making its way back across all lanes of traffic onto the parkway's right shoulder and hitting a tree.  Kent was transported to Good Samari…
ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Port Jefferson Station ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Port Jefferson Station
ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Port Jefferson Station Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on a busy Long Island road. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed Fatal Hit-Run Port Jefferson Station Crash The incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, in Port Jefferson Station. A male pedestrian was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle On Long Island The man was…
36-Year-Old Dies In LIE Crash In Brentwood Involving Driver With Suspended License: Police 36-Year-Old Dies In LIE Crash In Brentwood Involving Driver With Suspended License: Police
36-Year-Old Dies In LIE Crash In Brentwood Involving Driver With Suspended License: Police A 36-year-old man was killed in a crash on the Long Island Expressway involving a driver with a suspended license, authorities said. The incident happened at around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, in Brentwood, on I-495 near Sagtikos Parkway, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said 36-year-old Brandon Gillespie, of Smithtown, had stopped his 2012 Jeep Liberty in the right eastbound lane of the LIE when he was rear-ended by a box truck. Gillespie was pronounced dead at the scene by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's office, police said. The driver of the truck, 31-year-old…
Sanitation Worker Airlifted After Garbage Truck Crashes In Riverhead Sanitation Worker Airlifted After Garbage Truck Crashes In Riverhead
Sanitation Worker Airlifted After Garbage Truck Crashes In Riverhead A sanitation worker is recovering after a garbage truck crashed on Long Island Friday morning, Feb. 10. The incident happened just before 10 a.m. in Riverhead on Kirby Lane, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. Investigators said the truck was backing up when it collided with a parked dump truck. The impact left Javier Palma-Guevara, who was riding on the vehicle's back step, with serious injuries to his leg. He was flown by police helicopter to University Hospital in Stony Brook for treatment. The extent of his injuries was not immediately clear. Police said the garbage tr…
19-Year-Old Woman From Commack Dies After Being Ejected From SUV In Islip Crash, Police Say 19-Year-Old Woman From Commack Dies After Being Ejected From SUV In Islip Crash, Police Say
19-Year-Old Woman From Commack Dies After Being Ejected From SUV In Islip Crash, Police Say A 19-year-old woman died after she was ejected from her SUV during a crash on Long Island. Troopers responded to a report of a crash on the Southern State Parkway eastbound near Exit 40 in Islip shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, New York State Police said.  Jessica Gonzalez, of Commack, was driving a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe in the right lane when the vehicle crossed lanes of traffic and struck the center median guiderail, police said. The Hyundai struck the overpass, and Gonzalez was ejected from the SUV, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, accordin…
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened following a serious crash. The closure began just before 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20 on the westbound side at Exit 53 in Suffolk County. At around 6 p.m., Suffolk County Police said all lanes have reopened except the HOV lane.
Car Crashes Into Suffolk County Taco Bell Car Crashes Into Suffolk County Taco Bell
Car Crashes Into Suffolk County Taco Bell Police are investigating after a driver fled when a car crashed into a Taco Bell on Long Island. The Islip Fire Department received a report at about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, that a car had crashed into the Taco Bell, located at 490 Main St., fire officials said.  Upon arrival, fire crews found a car had crashed through the west side wall and window of the building.  The fire department said the driver ran away from the scene prior to fire crews and police arriving.  The three employees who were inside the restaurant at the time were not injured, authorities said.…
12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash 12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
12-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A 12-year-old was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24 in East Rockaway. A 54-year-old woman driving a 2006 Ford Econoline Van was making a right turn in the parking lot of 443 Ocean Ave. when the vehicle struck the boy, Nassau County Police said.  The bicyclist suffered internal bleeding and multiple abrasions to his hands and face, according to police.  He was transported in a Nassau County Police Department Helicopter to a local hospital for treatment where he is listed in serious condition.  The driver remain…
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21 eastbound at Exit 70 (County Road 111, Manorville). The eastbound lanes reopened at around 2:45 p.m.
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In Suffolk This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21 eastbound at Exit 70 (County Road 111, Manorville). The eastbound lanes reopened at around 2:45 p.m.