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2 State Troopers Hospitalized After Crash In Region 2 State Troopers Hospitalized After Crash In Region
2 State Troopers Hospitalized After Crash In Region Two New York State Police troopers were seriously injured after a weekend crash. It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Rensselaer County on I-90 in the town of East Greenbush. An investigation determined a tractor-trailer struck the vehicle that the two troopers were in from behind. The troopers were at the scene after responding to an earlier crash. Both troopers were taken to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries, were treated, and have since been released. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the State Police barracks in Latham for questioning. The inv…
Fatal Crash: Man Struck By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway Fatal Crash: Man Struck By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway
Fatal Crash: Man Struck By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway One person was killed in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in East Meadow. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 79-year-old man was crossing the roadway in front of 2520 Hempstead Turnpike, when he was struck by a 2017 Lincoln SUV being operated by a 78-year-old man. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician. His name has not yet been released. The driver remained at the scene. The investigation…
Tragic Update: 13-Year-Old Struck By Police Car In Shirley Dies Tragic Update: 13-Year-Old Struck By Police Car In Shirley Dies
Tragic Update: 13-Year-Old Struck By Police Car In Shirley Dies A 13-year-old boy who was struck by a police car while riding his bike on Long Island has died from his injuries days later. Anthony Stinson, of Shirley, was taken off life support Monday, Sept. 11, two days after he was struck by a Suffolk County Police car near William Floyd Parkway and Adobe Drive in Shirley, according to an update on GoFundMe. “It is with great sadness to say Anthony has passed away today,” campaign organizer Stephanie Byrnes said. Earlier Report: Cop Hits 13-Year-Old With Patrol Car While Responding To Call In Shirley Investigators said a Seventh Precinct Patrol o…
Fatal Crash: Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Collision At Long Island Intersection Fatal Crash: Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Collision At Long Island Intersection
Fatal Crash: Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Collision At Long Island Intersection An investigation is underway after a midday crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 in Hicksville. A 20-year-old man operating a 2019 Toyota 4Runner was traveling eastbound on Princess Street attempting to make a right-hand turn onto North Broadway where he collided with an adult male bicyclist. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. His identity has not yet been released. The 4runner driver remained at scene.  The investigation is ongoing.  This is a developing story…
33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash 33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 33-year-old man is dead following a collision between his motorcycle and a van on Long Island, police said. It happened in Plainview on South Oyster Bay Road on Tuesday, April 4. A 2017 Chevrolet van turned southbound out of the Plainview Shopping Centre parking lot at 7:40 a.m. and collided with a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound, Nassau County Police said. Suffering severe head and chest injuries, the driver of the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:11 a.m. His identity has not yet been released. The van’s driver, a 30-yea…
Man Killed In Rollover Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Killed In Rollover Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Killed In Rollover Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Police are investigating a fatal crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:50 a.m. Friday, June 3 in Rockville Centre. A 92-year-old man was operating a 2017 Nissan SUV northbound on Peninsula Boulevard when he struck the rear of another vehicle at the intersection of North Village Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  The collision caused the Nissan to roll over, police said.  The driver was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  The other vehicle was a 2010 Lexus sedan, which had two occupants, and was stopp…
35-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Box Truck In Suffolk County 35-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Box Truck In Suffolk County
35-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Box Truck In Suffolk County Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that killed a 35-year-old man. The crash happened at about 4 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, in Melville, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2011 Mitsubishi was traveling on Route 110 when the vehicle struck a 2016 Isuzu box truck that was parked on the shoulder at Ruland Road. The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as 35-year-old Steven Zaug, of Massapequa Park, was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.  The 39-year-old Medford man who was the driver of the box truck was not injure…
Police Investigate Serious Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police Investigate Serious Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Police Investigate Serious Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 58-year-old man was hospitalized with injuries sustained during a crash with a driver on Long Island, police said. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, police said that the motorcyclist was driving a 2004 Suzuki in Hicksville on West Country Road near the intersection of Newbridge Road, when he was struck by a 49-year-old man in a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. Police said that as a result of the collision the motorcyclist suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Both vehicles were impounded for a safety chec…
Man Seriously Injured, Woman Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man Seriously Injured, Woman Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man Seriously Injured, Woman Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A man was seriously injured and a woman hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, in North Merrick, the Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, while heading southbound on Merrick Avenue, a 51-year-old man driving a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, was involved in the collision with a 2016 Honda traveling northbound on Merrick Avenue before making a left turn onto Jerusalem Avenue.  As a result, the motorcyclist suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. The…
Five Killed In Hamptons Head-On Crash Include Two Brothers From Long Island Five Killed In Hamptons Head-On Crash Include Two Brothers From Long Island
Five Killed In Hamptons Head-On Crash Include Two Brothers From Long Island Three graduates of the same New York high school, including two brothers, were among the five people killed in a head-on crash in the Hamptons over the weekend. Police said the crash happened on Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in the Village of Quogue. A westbound Nissan Maxima reportedly drove into oncoming traffic, colliding with an eastbound Toyota Prius. Both drivers were killed in the crash. Police identified the driver of the Nissan as Justin Mendez, age 22, of Brookhaven. The driver of the Toyota was identified as …
One Killed In Crash Involving FedEx Vehicle On LI Expressway In Suffolk One Killed In Crash Involving FedEx Vehicle On LI Expressway In Suffolk
One Killed In Crash Involving FedEx Vehicle On LI Expressway In Suffolk This story has been updated. One person was killed in an overnight crash involving a FedEx vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 in Ronkonkoma. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by Stephen Neville, age 29, of Lake Ronkonkoma, collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan, driven by Xavier Rodriguez, age 19, of Centereach, on the eastbound Long Island Expressway as the two vehicles were attempting to turn onto Exit 60, Suffolk County Police said.  The Honda came to a stop in the center lane and the Nissan stopped on the exit ramp, according to police. Both …
IDs, Details Released For Double-Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash IDs, Details Released For Double-Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash
IDs, Details Released For Double-Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash The identities of the 23-year-old victims and new details have been released following a double-fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway. Herson Gonzalez, age 19, of Shirley, was driving a 2004 Honda Pilot westbound east of exit 21 when his vehicle sideswiped a 2020 Toyota Corolla at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 in Hempstead, state police said. After striking the Toyota, Gonzalez lost control of his vehicle and struck the center median guide rail, according to police. The vehicle then crossed over the guide rail and struck the overpass, according to police. Two passengers …
Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash
Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash A Long Island man was killed in a head-on crash. It happened on Monday, Sept. 14 at about 2:45 p.m. in Port Jefferson. Kenneth Regan, 63, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2005 Buick westbound on North Country Road when he attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, located at 70 North Country Road, and collided with a 2013 Toyota being driven eastbound by Leanne Schreiber, 37, of Miller Place, Suffolk County Police said. Regan was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead.  Schreiber was taken to the sam…
Woman, 2-Year-Old Son Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash Woman, 2-Year-Old Son Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Woman, 2-Year-Old Son Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash A woman and her 2-year-old son were critically injured in a three-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Mineola. While traveling east on Old Country Road near Wisteria Avenue, a 29-year-old female operator, driving a 2019 Nissan Sentra, was involved in the collision with a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude traveling west, operated by a 28-year-old woman, Nassau County Police said.  A Chevrolet Equinox, operated by a 41-year-old male, also traveling west with three female occupants, ages, 35, 6 and 3, was then struck as a result of this collision, acco…
Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Head-On Long Island Crash Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Head-On Long Island Crash
Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Head-On Long Island Crash A man has died after being seriously injured in a head-on crash near a Long Island intersection. Nassau County Police announced on Sunday morning, July 26 that the man, one of the two drivers involved in the collision in which three others were also hospitalized, has succumbed to his injuries. The crash appened on Friday, July 17 at 7:45 p.m. in Woodbury. While traveling northeast on Woodbury Road near Piquets Lane, the victim, a 77-year-old man now identified as Shahriar Manssuri, driving a 2019 Lexus, was involved in the collision with a 2017 Toyota traveling southwest, Nassau Count…
ID Released For Bicyclist Killed In Crash Near Suffolk Intersection ID Released For Bicyclist Killed In Crash Near Suffolk Intersection
ID Released For Bicyclist Killed In Crash Near Suffolk Intersection The identity has been released for a bicyclist who was killed after a crash with a car near a Long Island intersection. The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 24 in Lake Grove. Brian Ferretti, 20, of Sayville, was driving a 2005 Toyota sedan on Middle Country Road at the intersection of New Moriches Road, when his vehicle collided with a male bicyclist, now ID'd as Peter Ferentinos, 61, of Nesconset, Suffolk County Police said. The Toyota was traveling southbound from New Moriches Road. Ferentinos was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Offic…
Bicyclist Killed After Crash With Car Near Suffolk County Intersection Bicyclist Killed After Crash With Car Near Suffolk County Intersection
Bicyclist Killed After Crash With Car Near Suffolk County Intersection Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Car Near Long Island Intersection A bicyclist was killed after a crash with a car near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 24 in Lake Grove. Brian Ferretti, 20, of Sayville, was driving a 2005 Toyota sedan on Middle Country Road at the intersection of New Moriches Road, when his vehicle collided with a male bicyclist, Suffolk County Police said. The Toyota was traveling southbound from New Moriches Road. The bicyclist, who has not yet been identified by police, wa…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. It happened on the southbound side just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, in the area of Bay Parkway, in Hempstead, state police said. Frank Orticelle, 65, of Uniondale, was driving a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck the back of a 2013 Honda and was ejected from the motorcycle, according to police.  Orticelle was transported to Nassau University Medical where he succumbed to his injuries.
Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway
Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway A 63-year-old man killed during a three-vehicle crash in Westchester has been identified by police. Yong Sheng Yin, of Queens, was killed around 1:22 p.m., Monday, July 13, during the crash in Yonkers, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to investigators, the crash occurred when a 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by Besim Shala, 44, of Brewster, rear-ended a 2010 Honda Odyssey van, operated by Jerry Zang, 57, of Queens, in the right-hand lane. The passenger of the Honda Odyssey, Sheng Yin, was unseated in the rear portion of the van holding the ladder during transit, without a…
Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway
Queens Resident Killed After Minivan Is Rear-Ended On Westchester Parkway A 63-year-old man killed during a three-vehicle crash in Westchester has been identified by police. Yong Sheng Yin, 63, of Queens, was killed around 1:22 p.m., Monday, July 13, during the crash in Yonkers, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to investigators, the crash occurred when a 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by Besim Shala, 44, of Brewster, rear-ended a 2010 Honda Odyssey van, operated by Jerry Zang, 57, of Queens, in the right-hand lane. The passenger of the Honda Odyssey, Sheng Yin, was unseated in the rear portion of the van holding the ladder during transit, witho…
Suffolk County Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Busy Intersection Suffolk County Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Busy Intersection
Suffolk County Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Busy Intersection A 33-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash near a busy Long Island intersection overnight. It happened on Thursday, July 9 at about 1:15 a.m. in Smithtown. James Turek, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2007 Nissan Altima eastbound on Route 347, just east of Terry Road, when the vehicle collided with the rear of an eastbound box truck, Suffolk County Police said. Turek was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the box truck, an adult man, was transported to the same hospital for evaluation. Detectives are asking…
21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station 21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station
21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station A 21-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle collision near a Long Island gas station. The crash happened on Sunday, July 5 at around 11:45 a.m. in Great Neck. The victim was operating a motorcycle southbound on Cuttermill Road when he got into the collision with a 2004 Infinity, which was exiting the BP gas station, Nassau County Police said.  The Infinity, driven by a 66-year-old man, remained at the scene.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. His identity has not yet been released. This incident is still under…
Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist. The crash happened Wednesday, July 1at approximately 5:50 p.m. in Shirley. Robert Engel,  52, of Northport, was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the William Floyd Parkway, near Lawrence Road, when he was struck from behind by a 2012 Toyota sedan being driven by Thomas Dudley, 36, of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police said. Engel was transported via Shirley Ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue in ser…
22-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Hit-Run Suffolk County Crash 22-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Hit-Run Suffolk County Crash
22-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Hit-Run Suffolk County Crash A man was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian overnight on Long Island. It happened in Dix Hills on Saturday, May 30 just before 11 p.m. Romero Crossman, 22, was driving a 2009 BMW 528i northbound on Straight Path/Seaman Neck Road when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway at the intersection of Clarendon Street, Suffolk County Police said.  Crossman then fled the scene in the BMW, according to police. The victim, Maged Ayoub, 51, of Dix Hills, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was …
Suffolk County Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Suffolk County Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Head-On Crash
Suffolk County Pizza Delivery Driver Killed In Head-On Crash A Long Island pizza delivery driver was killed in a head-on crash. It happened Wednesday, May 6 at about 4:30 p.m. in West Babylon. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a two-car crash that killed a pizza delivery driver in West Babylon on Wednesday. Michelle Cordovano, 28, of West Babylon, was driving a 2012 Jeep Liberty northbound on Bergen Avenue when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lane, striking a 2015 Toyota Prius head-on, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Prius, Carlos Mora, 49, of Babylon, was making a delivery for Gino’s Pi…
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV At Busy Suffolk Intersection Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV At Busy Suffolk Intersection
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By SUV At Busy Suffolk Intersection A Long Island woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle.  Christina Vaugman, 42, of Smithtown, was injured around 11:27 p.m., Thursday, April 2, in Lake Ronkonkoma, said the Suffolk County Police. According to detectives, Niah Smith, 22, of Brentwood, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban southbound on Lakeshore Drive when the vehicle collided with Vaugman who was northbound near the intersection of Norwood Lane. Vaugman was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Smith was not injured. The vehicle was im…
Police Officer Seriously Injured During Suffolk County Pursuit Police Officer Seriously Injured During Suffolk County Pursuit
Police Officer Seriously Injured During Suffolk County Pursuit A police pursuit involving several departments ended with a crash, seriously injuring a police officer on Long Island. The incident started around 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, when the Riverhead Police Department learned a police pursuit had entered into Riverhead from the Southold area on Sound Avenue, said Riverhead Town Police Det. Michael Schmidt. According to Schmidt, several police agencies were involved in attempting to stop a vehicle in connection with an incident that took place in Southold. A marked Riverhead Police unit was attempting to respond to the area of the pursuit to assis…
Suffolk County Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash Suffolk County Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash A 23-year-old Long Island man was seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at the intersection of Veteran's Highway and Suffolk Avenue in Islandia, said the Suffolk County Police. According to investigators, Brandon Saez, of Brentwood, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer southbound on Veteran’s Highway when he collided with a 2012 Honda CRV at the intersection of Suffolk Avenue, causing his vehicle to overturn. Saez was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  …
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash A Long Island man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash has been identified. It happened on Friday, Feb. 28 at approximately 9:45 p.m. in North Bellport, Suffolk County Police said. Henry Dittmer, 77, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2017 Lincoln sedan eastbound on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), west of Exit 55, in North Bellport when the vehicle was struck from behind by a 2017 GMC Sierra at approximately 9:45 p.m., police said. The Lincoln veered off the roadway into the center median and struck the divider, police said. The GMC continued eastbound for approximately 100 …
ID Released For Long Island Boy Struck, Killed By SUV ID Released For Long Island Boy Struck, Killed By SUV
ID Released For Long Island Boy Struck, Killed By SUV A teenage boy who was killed after being struck by an SUV at a busy Long Island intersection has been identified. The crash happened Sunday, Jan. 12 at 5:08 p.m. in Oceanside. According to Nassau| County Police detectives, while attempting to cross Daly Boulevard on a bicycle, from the south side to the north side, the 14-year-old boy, now identified as Dylan Schuster, of Oceanside, was struck by a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox traveling westbound on Daly Blvd. in the vicinity of Long Beach Road.  Schuster suffered multiple injuries and was transported by Oceanside Fire Department …
Man Driving Mercedes Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island, Police Say Man Driving Mercedes Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island, Police Say
Man Driving Mercedes Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Driving Mercedes Killed In Crash On Long Island, Police Say The driver of a Mercedes-Benz was killed after colliding with a pickup truck on Long Island. The two-vehicle crash took place in Hewlett around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, on Peninsula Boulevard, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a 2017 Mercedes Benz traveling northbound on Peninsula Boulevard was making a left turn onto Harris Avenue when it collided with a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck which was traveling southbound on Peninsula Bouleva…