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Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…
Police & Fire
Place Your Bid: Dump Truck, Sportbikes Available At Next Long Island Police Auction
Looking for a new set of wheels — or maybe a dump truck? The Suffolk County Police Department is clearing out the impound lot this month, and the public is invited to bid. Saturday, Sept. 20, marks the agency's next vehicle auction, which will begin at 9 a.m. at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. About 100 lots are expected to hit the block, ranging from sedans and SUVs to pickup trucks, motorcycles, and even heavy equipment. Minimum bids start at $500, with all sales final and vehicles sold “as is.” Some of the vehicles up for grabs at the Suffolk County Po…
Business
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents. The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Police & Fire
8-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island: Police
An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle in Wyandanch, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. The boy was riding his bike northbound on Brook Avenue near Spruce Street when he veered into the roadway and was hit by a 2016 Honda CR-V at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, according to police. The Mastic boy was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the Honda, Myaysia Lloyd, 25, of Wyandanch, was not hurt, police said. The Honda was impounded for a safety che…
Police & Fire
5 Kids In Car As Drunk Man Crashes In Park: Nassau Police
5 Kids In Car As Drunk Seaford Man Crashes In Massapequa Park: Nassau Police A Seaford man is accused of driving drunk with five children in his SUV when he crashed into a parked car in Massapequa Park, Nassau County police announced on Friday, Aug. 15. Francisco Pimentel, 42, was driving a 2010 GMC on Harbor Lane around 9 p.m. when he struck an unoccupied vehicle, according to police. Pimentel showed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, watery eyes, and unsteady balance, responding officers explained. They also detected alcohol on his breath. After failing a field sobriety tes…
Police & Fire
Man Killed After SUV Overturns In Crash On Long Island: Police
A 74-year-old man was killed when his SUV struck a median and overturned in Commack, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 14. The man was driving a 1989 GMC Suburban southbound on Larkfield Road near Burr Road when the vehicle hit the median and rolled over at approximately 5:50 p.m., according to police. He was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectives are investigating whether the motorist suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash. The vehicle…
Business
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…
Police & Fire
77-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Nassau County: Homicide Squad
A 77-year-old man was fatally struck while riding his bicycle in Elmont, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The victim was riding northbound on Meacham Avenue near McClure Avenue when he was hit by a light-colored SUV around 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to detectives. The SUV, driven by an unknown person, kept going north on Meacham Avenue without stopping, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, investigators reported. The Nassau County Homicide Squad is urging anyone with information to call them at 516-573-7788.
Business
Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know
Ford is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles after identifying a software defect that could cause sudden brake assist failure in the automaker's latest safety issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford issued the recall for about 312,120 pickup trucks and SUVs. The recall covers several popular 2025 models, including the Ford F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. The electronic brake booster (EBB) module may malfunction and shut down while the vehicle is in motion. That could result in increased stopping distance or cause advanced driver-ass…
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Seriously Injured In Fiery Crash: Police
A Kings Park woman was seriously injured when her SUV collided with another vehicle in Dix Hills on Tuesday, July 29 at 11:49 a.m., Suffolk County Police announced. The 75-year-old was driving a 2021 Lexus SUV southbound on Half Hollow Road when she struck a 2022 Lexus at the intersection of South Service Road, according to police. The impact caused her vehicle to catch fire, prompting a response from the Dix Hills Fire Department, authorities said. She was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries. Her name is being withheld pending notifica…
Obituaries
'Missed Beyond Measure': Motorcyclist Killed In Levittown Cherished 'Freedom Of The Open Road'
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island man whose life was cut short following a motorcycle crash in Levittown. Gary Bertsch, 54, was critically injured Sunday, July 13, when the 2019 Aprilia motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV on Valley Road just before 5 p.m., Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The SUV driver, identified as a 20-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The crash is under investigation, police said. Bertsch was remembered as a devoted husband, proud grandfather, and the kind of man w…
News
Motorcyclist Dies Days After 2-Vehicle Crash In Levittown
A Long Island man who was critically injured in a weekend motorcycle crash has died from his injuries. Gary Bertsch, of Levittown, was riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle northbound on Valley Road just before 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, when he collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, Nassau County Police said. Bertsch suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition. He was pronounced by a hospital physician, police said Tuesday, July 15. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene, as Daily Voice re…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist's Passenger Killed In North Hills Crash With Kia: Nassau County Police
A motorcycle passenger was killed in a weekend crash with an SUV in North Hills, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, July 13. The deadly collision happened when a 2025 Kia Sportage, driven by a 51-year-old man, crashed into a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle on the eastbound side of the South Service Road at 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to Homicide Squad detectives. The motorcycle was operated by a 63-year-old man with a 58-year-old woman riding as a passenger, police said. All three were rushed to a nearby hospital, authorities noted. The drivers of both the motorcycle …
Police & Fire
Teen On Minibike Struck While Riding Near LI McDonald’s, Seriously Injured: Police
A teenager was seriously hurt in a minibike crash with an SUV near McDonald’s in Islip, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, July 10. The Islip Terrace 19-year-old, was riding a motorized minibike west on the shoulder of Main Street when he collided with a Chevrolet Traverse turning into the fast-food restaurant at 107 Main St. around 6:08 p.m., detectives said. The teen was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old from West Islip, was not injured, according to the department. Both the Chevrolet and minibike were imp…
News
Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner On Long Island, Police Say
A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by an SUV while riding an electric scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Riverhead, on County Road 58 near the intersection with Ostrander Avenue, just before 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, according to Riverhead Town Police. Arriving officers found the scooter rider, a 29-year-old Riverhead resident, lying in the roadway with multiple traumatic injuries. He was treated at the scene by medics before being flown to Stony Brook University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. An investigation determined the vi…
News
Victim Struck By Porsche SUV Dies Days After Oceanside Collision
An elderly man died days after being struck by a Porsche SUV on Long Island. Roosevelt Williams, 80, of Baldwin, succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by hospital physicians on Sunday, July 6, days after being hit in Oceanside, Nassau County Police said. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday, July 3, along Lower Lincoln Avenue, as Daily Voice previously reported. Williams was walking westbound when the luxury vehicle — a 2019 Porsche SUV driven by a 29-year-old woman — slammed into him while heading south. He was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. The…
Police & Fire
Elderly Man Struck, Critically Injured By Porsche SUV: Nassau County Police
An 80-year-old man was left clinging to life after being mowed down by a Porsche SUV in Nassau County, authorities said. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 on Lower Lincoln Avenue in Oceanside, according to Nassau County police. Detectives say the man was walking westbound when the luxury vehicle — a 2019 Porsche SUV driven by a 29-year-old woman — slammed into him while heading south. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squad is handling the case, and the invest…
News
Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by an SUV while riding a scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Wantagh, at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Old Mill Road, at around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, Nassau County Police said. The boy was heading east on Sunrise Highway, attempting to cross Old Mill Road on a scooter, when he was hit by a Honda SUV. The vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old woman making a left turn from Sunrise Highway. The driver remained at the scene. The injured boy was transported by police helicopter to Cohen Children’s M…
News
SUV Overturns On LIE Ramp, Woman Seriously Injured: Police
A woman was seriously hurt when her SUV flipped off a ramp in Commack, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, June 28. The crash happened around 8:50 a.m. on the entrance ramp between westbound Express Drive North and Exit 53, according to detectives from the Fourth Squad. Cindy Membreno-Reyes, 35, of Brentwood, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe when she lost control and the vehicle overturned, authorities said. Commack Volunteer Ambulance transported her to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries. The SUV was impounded for a safet…
Police & Fire
Driver Dies After Fiery Crash Into Historic Quaker House In Manhasset
A driver was killed in a fiery crash into a centuries-old historic building on Long Island. The wreck happened at around 5:20 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Boulevard, according to Nassau County Police. An SUV slammed into the front of the building and immediately caught fire, quickly engulfing the vehicle in flames. Fire crews from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department were dispatched as the flames spread to the historic building. Despite firefighters’ efforts, the male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police medic. Hi…
Politics
Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police
A 21-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly driving an SUV into a crowd of protesters during a “No Kings” rally in Virginia, police said. Joseph Checklick Jr., of Culpeper, was arrested and charged with reckless driving after allegedly speeding into pedestrians at the end of a rally on Saturday, June 14, according to the Culpeper Police Department in Virginia. The incident happened near James Madison Highway as people were leaving a peaceful protest and walking through a business parking lot. Officers spotted an SUV driving recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians, police said. …
Police & Fire
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops
The mother of a 3-year-old girl who sparked an Amber Alert out of Delaware is now charged with murder after the child’s body was found dumped in Maryland, state police announced. Darrian Randle, 31, of North East, told police she had pulled over on Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to comfort her daughter, Nola Dinkens, when a white man with a gun kidnapped the girl and took off in a dark SUV. That story was a lie, authorities now say. After an overnight manhunt and multi-agency investigation, Maryland State Police confirmed the toddler’s remains were disc…
Business
Loose Door Panels Spark Recall Of Nearly 500K SUVs In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Ford is recalling nearly half a million SUVs because a door panel issue could send parts flying on the road, the latest safety concern for the US automaker. The recall impacts 492,145 Ford Explorers from 2016 and 2017 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford found that driver and front passenger door B-pillar trim appliques – the vertical strips between front and rear windows – can detach while driving. The issue stems from a design change and inconsistent manufacturing practices at Ford's assembly plants. Ford made a manufactur…
Police & Fire
A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction
From the impound lot to your driveway–no badge needed. Whether they were towed for unpaid tickets, seized during arrests, or simply abandoned, dozens of cars, SUVs, pickups, and even a few luxury rides are up for grabs at the next Suffolk County Police impound auction. The bidding kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 – rain or shine – at the department’s Westhampton facility, located at 100 Old Country Road. Bids start at $500. About 85 lots are up for grabs, including sedans, SUVs, and the occasional surprise (hello, Porsche Cayenne). Cars are sold as-is. You can preview the lineup on Th…
Police & Fire
28-Year-Old Mom Of Two Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Long Island: Police
A 28-year-old mother of two was killed in a motorcycle crash on Long Island, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, June 1. Brenda Ingraham, of Farmingville, was riding a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja northbound on Blue Point Road when a southbound 2018 Ford Explorer attempted to turn left onto Pinedale Avenue, colliding with her around 1:17 p.m., police said. Ingraham was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The SUV’s driver, Thomas Biglow, 38, of Patchogue, was treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were impounded fo…
Business
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…
News
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff
A Bergen County man who police accuse of threatening to kill Governor Phil Murphy was arrested in Florida, where authorities say he had a motorcycle, an SUV, and an RV — and a history of social media posts showing weapons. Russ Semeran, 53, who allegedly has ties to Allendale and Mahwah, was taken into custody on Sunday, May 18, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. “Semeran was wanted by the New Jersey State Police Counter Terrorism Bureau out of New Jersey for terroristic threats where he threatened to kill Governor Phil Murphy,” the sheriff’s o…
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
Business
Brake Failures Force Recall Of 273K+ SUVs, Ford Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Some Broncos
Ford is recalling more than 273,000 large SUVs because of two significant issues that raise crash risks, federal regulators said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford has recalled 273,789 Expeditions and Navigators. The recall, which was announced on Friday, May 9, affects the model years 2022 through 2024. In the affected vehicles, the front brake lines may rub against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe, causing a fluid leak that could lead to a loss of front brake function. "A brake line leak may cause a longer-than-expected brake pedal travel and result…
Police & Fire
Triple Fatal Crash On Mother’s Day: SUV Hits Tree, Erupts In Flames: Nassau County Police
A fiery crash killed three people after their SUV slammed into a tree in Bethpage, Long Island, early Mother’s Day morning, authorities announced Sunday, May 11. The single-vehicle wreck happened around 1 a.m. on Stymus Avenue near Carol Drive, according to homicide detectives. Investigators say a 2022 Dodge Durango was heading east on Stymus Avenue when the driver lost control and the SUV hit a tree. The vehicle burst into flames shortly after the collision. Firefighters from the Bethpage Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze, but tragically, all three people i…
Police & Fire
E-Bike Rider, 20, Killed In Late-Night Hit-And-Run On Long Island: Suffolk Police
A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island, police announced on Saturday, May 3. Aryan Saini, of Central Islip, was riding east on Hauppauge Road in Commack when he was struck from behind by a white SUV also heading east near 68 Hauppauge Road, Suffolk County Police said. The crash happened around 11:57 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The SUV’s driver did not stop and fled the scene without rendering aid, according to authorities. Saini was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, pol…
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