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…
Man Attempts To Lure Long Island Boy Walking Home From School Into SUV, Police Say Man Attempts To Lure Long Island Boy Walking Home From School Into SUV, Police Say
Man Attempts To Lure Long Island Boy Walking Home From School Into SUV, Police Say Police on Long Island are searching for a man who approached an 11-year-old boy and attempted to lure him into his light-colored SUV. The incident took place around 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Oceanside when the boy was walking home from school, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the boy was walking on Oceanside Road in the vicinity of Arrow Street, when he was approached by an unknown man driving the light-colored SUV.  The man told the boy he was sent by the child’s mother to pick him up. The child refused to comply and called his mom regarding the incident and…
Police Search For Woman Who Stole Yorkshire Terrier On Long Island Police Search For Woman Who Stole Yorkshire Terrier On Long Island
Police Search For Woman Who Stole Yorkshire Terrier On Long Island Know anything? An alert has been issued by police investigators who are attempting to locate a wanted suspect who allegedly stole a Yorkshire Terrier from the front yard of a  Long Island home. Detectives in Suffolk County released photos of a dog and suspect’s vehicle as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a woman who allegedly stole the dog from the yard of a West Babylon home. The puppy - who is between three and six months old - was stolen from the front yard of a 3rd Street home at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, police said. According to police, the dog,…
Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Crash, Police Say Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Crash, Police Say
Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Crash, Police Say A man was hospitalized with serious injuries on Long Island after being struck by an SUV at a busy intersection, authorities said. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that hospitalized a motorist who was struck shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 15 in Babylon. According to a Suffolk County Police spokesman, the motorcyclist was struck by another man driving an SUV at the intersection of East Main Street and Cooper Street at approximately 5:05 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. The rider on the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital for tr…
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester A fast-acting police officer came to the rescue of a father who accidentally locked a pair of children inside an SUV in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Monday, May 28 from a man who said that he had inadvertently locked the doors to his Audi SUV with two children inside on Old Route 22 in Armonk. An officer was dispatched to the area, who was able to locate the driver and vehicle, and confirmed that the two small children appeared to be in good condition at the time. With an assist from Armonk Garage, the officer was ab…