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Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV Overnight In Mastic Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV Overnight In Mastic
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV Overnight In Mastic A man was killed after being struck by an SUV on a Long Island roadway overnight. It happened around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Mastic. A 74-year-old Mastic woman was driving a 2019 Kia SUV southbound on Mastic Road, near Dover Avenue, when the vehicle struck the man riding a bicycle traveling southbound. The bicyclist, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Kia was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information to con…
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Tens of thousands of Toyota SUVs are subject to a sizeable recall due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may increase the possibility of a crash, officials say. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of approximately 43,400 Toyota Sequoia Hybrids that may have tow hitch covers that can detach from the bumper and fall into the roadway, causing a hazard for other drivers. Recalled models include vehicles produced in 2023 and 2024. "The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper," according t…
Fatal Overnight Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Riverhead Fatal Overnight Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Riverhead
Fatal Overnight Crash: 37-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Riverhead A woman was killed after being struck by an SUV on a Long Island roadway overnight. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, in Riverhead, on eastbound Old Country Road, near the Gulf Gas Station and the Residence Inn Hotel. Upon arrival of the Riverhead Police Department Patrol Division, it was determined that a 2009 Nissan Rogue, operated by a 46-year-old woman, struck two pedestrians.  One of the pedestrians was a woman identified as Denise Wack, 37 years old. The second pedestrian was a man identified as Lawrence Pressley. He was also 37 years old and with…
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore A person was killed after being struck by an SUV on a busy Lon Island roadway. It happened around 2:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in North Bellmore. A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road eastbound in the vicinity of Frisch Place when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 65-year-old man heading northbound, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  His identity has not yet been released. …
Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police
Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police An unlicensed Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with two children in the SUV after an overnight crash, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 11, just after midnight in Levittown. According to the Nassau County Police Department, officers responded to Flamingo Road after a report that a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee had hit an unoccupied parked vehicle. The investigation revealed the driver, Jessica Lemus, age 21, of Levittown, had slurred speech, watery eyes, was unsteady on her feet, and had an odor of alcohol emanating from her breath, police said. A Standardi…
Duo Steals $275K Diamond Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say Duo Steals $275K Diamond Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say
Duo Steals $275K Diamond Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say Two men are accused of stealing a diamond watch worth more than a quarter-million dollars from a Long Island jeweler. The theft occurred in Greenvale, at the Loucri Jewelers located on Northern Boulevard, at around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Nassau County Police said two men entered the store and one distracted the salesperson while the other concealed a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak custom diamond watch. The watch is valued at $275,325. The pair then fled in a Ford SUV. On Thursday, Aug. 1, police arrested Petru Magdas, age 49, and Petru Munteanu, age 28, both of Queens Village, Queens, a…
Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags
Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags Tens of thousands of Hyundai SUVs are being recalled across the country in response to a situation that may affect their airbags' functionality. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that 40,144 Hyundai Santa Fe ICE vehicles and 9,575 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to the faulty airbags. All of the vehicles were produced in 2024. According to the NHTSA, the main floor wire harness used in the recalled SUVs can become damaged due to unexpected contact with the passenger-side, second-row bench seat's folding hinge…
Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder
Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder An alleged drunk driver who crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, was charged with murder. Long Island resident Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was formally indicted on four counts of second-degree murder, plus 24 other felonies and nine misdemeanors, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 1 District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Schwally had just left a liquor store and was intoxicated when he crashed his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Grand Boulevard, going nearly 80 miles per hour on Friday, June 28…
3 Hospitalized After SUV Crashes Into House In West Babylon 3 Hospitalized After SUV Crashes Into House In West Babylon
3 Hospitalized After SUV Crashes Into House In West Babylon Three people suffered injuries after an SUV crashed into a house on Long Island overnight. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, in West Babylon. According to Suffolk County Police, a 27-year-old man from West Babylon was driving a 2023 Dodge SUV southbound on Great East Neck Road, south of Crocus Court. He lost control of the vehicle, veered off the roadway, hit a low concrete wall, flipped into the air, and crashed into a residence on the 100 block of Great East Neck Road. The driver of the SUV, along with a married couple in their mid-40s living in the house,&nb…
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash The identity has been released of a man killed in a crash involving three vehicles on Long Island. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in North Lawrence. The victim was riding a blue moped in the wrong direction (westbound in the eastbound lane) on Rockaway Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. He was then involved in a head-on collision with a 2015 Honda SUV being driven by a 57-year-old man Following the initial collision, the moped and its operator were struck by a 2004 box truck, also traveling eastbound in front of 605 Rockaway Turnpike, driven by a 21-year-old m…
23-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Hospitalized After SUV, Car Crash In Central Islip 23-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Hospitalized After SUV, Car Crash In Central Islip
23-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Hospitalized After SUV, Car Crash In Central Islip One person was killed and two others hospitalized in a crash between an SUV and car on a Long Island roadway. It happened Friday, July 5, at 10:20 p.m. in Central Islip. The victim was driving a 2009 Honda Accord northbound on Carleton Avenue. According to Suffolk County Police, he failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of East Suffolk Avenue and crashed into a 2007 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on East Suffolk Avenue. The driver of the Honda, Joshua Perez-Rodriguez, age 23, of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was&nb…
Place Your Bid: Trucks, SUVs Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction Place Your Bid: Trucks, SUVs Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction
Place Your Bid: Trucks, SUVs Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction If you’re in the market for a new whip, this auction is for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Saturday, June 15 – and this time impounded vehicles will take center stage. More than 80 vehicles will be auctioned off, including sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine at the department’s impound lot, located in Westhampton at 100 Old Country Road. A preview of vehicles will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday,…
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Long Island store. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Sunoco, at 240 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station. She drove away from the store in an SUV, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All calls, t…
Woman Attempts To Lure Girls In Wantagh, Police Say Woman Attempts To Lure Girls In Wantagh, Police Say
Woman Attempts To Lure Girls In Wantagh, Police Say Editor's Note: An earlier version of this report included information about a separate alleged attempted luring incident that police now say is unfounded. Police are investigating an attempted luring incident on Long Island. It happened on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 3:15 p.m. in Wantagh. Two 12-year-old girls were walking on Beltagh Avenue in the vicinity of Holiday Park Drive when they were approached by an Asian woman driving an older model gray SUV, Nassau County Police said.  The woman honked, rolled down her window, and called out to the girls, who became frightened, hid, and contact…
Rollaway Risk Prompts Recall Of Over 230K Ford Explorers Rollaway Risk Prompts Recall Of Over 230K Ford Explorers
Rollaway Risk Prompts Recall Of Over 230K Ford Explorers Ford is recalling 238,000 of one of its best-selling SUVs over concerns that a defect could increase the chance of more crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced.   The recall is for 2020-2022 Ford Explorers. A rear axle mounting bolt is at risk of breaking and could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, the NHTSA said. If this happened while the SUV was in park, the vehicle would roll away.  "A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied," the federal regulator said in a lette…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 4 a.m. Saturday, March 4 in Huntington Station. The victim, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing Jericho Turnpike at Oakwood Road when she was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, Bernarda Fernandez, a resident of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where was pronounced dead. The vehicle fled the scene northbound on Oakwood Road.  Detectives believe the vehicle is a small …
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Valley Stream Neighborhood Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Valley Stream Neighborhood
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Valley Stream Neighborhood A suspect has been charged after a hit-and-run crash left an 8-year-old girl injured in a residential Long Island neighborhood. The incident happened just after 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in Valley Stream. While playing in the alleyway behind a home on Dartmouth Street, the girl, age 8, was struck by a black SUV traveling northbound, Nassau County Police said.  The girl suffered a broken leg and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. Late Monday afternoon, Feb. 13, Nassau County Police said that after a thorough investigation, Heath Underweiser, …
Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Residential Valley Stream Neighborhood Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Residential Valley Stream Neighborhood
Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Residential Valley Stream Neighborhood Updated story - Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After SUV Strikes 8-Year-Old Girl In Valley Stream Neighborhood Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene after striking a girl with an SUV in a residential Long Island neighborhood. The incident happened just after 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in Valley Stream. While playing in the alleyway behind a home on Dartmouth Street, the girl, age 8, was struck by the black SUV traveling northbound, Nassau County Police said.  The girl suffered a broken leg and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. …
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say Four men are facing charges in connection with a string of home break-ins on Long Island. Police were called to a Lake Success home on Pine Hill Road Wednesday, Jan. 18, after someone triggered the home’s security alarm, according to Nassau County Police. As officers were responding to the home, they spotted the suspects fleeing in an SUV and conducted a traffic stop. All four men were arrested without incident. Investigators said the men got into the home through a window before taking cash, credit cards, jewelry, a handbag, and a security system DVR. They also reportedly stole a Smith &a…
Skateboarder Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville Skateboarder Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville
Skateboarder Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville Updated story: 17-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville A 17-year-old skateboarder is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV on Long Island. The incident took place in Hicksville around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12 on Cantiague Lane near Robbins Lane. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the teen was riding his skateboard westbound on Cantiague Lane near Robbins Lane when he was struck by a 19-year-old driving a 2012 Honda Pilot, also traveling westbound. He was transported to a local area hospital and is listed in critical…
Ford Recalling 634K SUVs For Faulty Fuel Line That Could Cause Fire Ford Recalling 634K SUVs For Faulty Fuel Line That Could Cause Fire
Ford Recalling 634K SUVs For Faulty Fuel Line That Could Cause Fire Ford is recalling hundreds of thousands of SUVs that could potentially have a faulty fuel injector that could lead to fuel spills or potentially leak vapors onto hot engines, posing a fire hazard. The motor company announced a recall of nearly 650,000 Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs that were produced between 2020 and 2023 with 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engines, according to officials. Of the 650,000 vehicles subject to the recall worldwide, approximately 520,000 were reportedly sold in the US. According to officials, Ford is not advising consumers to stop driving the vehicles, and the …
Investigation Underway After Catalytic Converter Stolen From Minivan In Jericho Investigation Underway After Catalytic Converter Stolen From Minivan In Jericho
Investigation Underway After Catalytic Converter Stolen From Minivan In Jericho Police are searching for three suspects who stole a catalytic converter from a minivan on Long Island. The incident happened in Jericho at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, the Nassau County Police Department reported. NCPD said the suspects were seen tampering with a 2003 Honda Odyssey on Sutton Terrace and fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV. The owner of the Honda then discovered that his catalytic converter had been stolen, police said. Authorities said further description of the suspects is not available at this time. Detectives asked anyone with information about the incident to call N…
Watch: Suspects Wanted For Stealing Catalytic Convertor From SUV In Ronkonkoma Watch: Suspects Wanted For Stealing Catalytic Convertor From SUV In Ronkonkoma
Watch: Suspects Wanted For Stealing Catalytic Convertor From SUV In Ronkonkoma Police are searching for the suspects who stole a catalytic converter from an SUV on Long Island. The catalytic converter was stolen from a 2003 Honda CRV that was parked in a driveway on Walnut Avenue in Ronkonkoma at about 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Monday, Oct. 3. Video police shared of the incident shows two individuals at the scene. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
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…
55-Year-Old Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Struck By SUV In Commack 55-Year-Old Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Struck By SUV In Commack
55-Year-Old Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Struck By SUV In Commack A 55-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries after he was struck by an SUV while crossing a Long Island road. The crash happened in front of 6079 Jericho Turnpike in Commack at about 11:15 p.m. on Monday, July 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said Dennis Mahoney, of Commack, was walking north across the road when he was struck by a westbound 2015 Subaru Crosstrek driven by a 61-year-old Northport woman.  Mahoney was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, SCPD reported. Police said the driver of the Subaru was not injured.  Autho…
One Seriously Injured In Crash On Westbury Roadway One Seriously Injured In Crash On Westbury Roadway
One Seriously Injured In Crash On Westbury Roadway One person was seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a scooter on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, June 26 in Westbury. A 2020 Nissan SUV, operated by a 23-year-old woman, was traveling westbound on Old Country Road when it struck the electric scooter operated by a 75-year-old-man that was traveling northbound on Post Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  Both operators were taken to local hospitals for treatment.  The SUV driver had minor injuries and the man had severe trauma to his head and chest and is in serious condition. …
Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Alert Issued For Suspect In SUV Wanted After Hit-Run Long Island Crash Police on Long Island need the public’s help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian in Brookhaven. The victim was walking on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach at around 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, Suffolk County Police said. Instead of stopping and rendering aid, the driver took off heading southbound on Flower Road. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators released surveillance images showing the SUV believed to be involved in the crash. Suffolk County Crime Stoppe…
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash A suspect has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in Coram. Edward White, age 53, of Coram was traveling eastbound on a bicycle on the shoulder in front of 50 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by a light-colored SUV that was also traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. White was thrown off the bicycle into the roadway, and was then struck by a 2015 Honda CRV that was traveling eastbound behind the light-colored SUV, said police.  The light-colored SUV fled the scene, continuin…
ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Updated story: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash Police have released the identity of a person killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in Coram. A bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the shoulder in front of 50 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by a light-colored SUV that was also traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. On Wednesday, April 20, the SCPD identified the bicyclist as  Edward White, age 53, of Coram. White was thrown off the bicycle into the roadway, and was then stru…
GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns
GM Recalls 740K SUVs Due To Headlight Glare Concerns Hundreds of thousands of SUVs are being recalled due to overly-bright headlights that could cause glare for oncoming drivers. General Motors announced a recall of more than 740,000 Terrain SUVs that were produced between 2010 and 2017 due to the potential hazard for other motorists. The recall was announced on Tuesday, March 22, after US safety regulators turned down a request from GM to avoid the recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reflections caused by the headlight housings can illuminate some areas with too much light, increasing the risk of…
Woman Fatally Struck By SUV While Crossing Street In Nassau County Woman Fatally Struck By SUV While Crossing Street In Nassau County
Woman Fatally Struck By SUV While Crossing Street In Nassau County A 60-year-old woman was fatally struck by an SUV while walking across a Long Island street. The crash happened in Massapequa at about 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said the Wantagh woman was walking from the south to the north side of Sunrise Highway at Broadway when she was struck in the right lane by an eastbound Subaru SUV. The woman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead at 11:25 a.m., police said. The 76-year-old Amityville man who drove the SUV remained at the scene, police said. The investigation into the cr…