It happened around 6:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 in Brentwood.
The man was driving a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit westbound on the expressway near Exit 53 when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck the center median and overturned, Suffolk County Police said.
Kenneth Honohan, age 53, of Huntington, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries, according to police.
He was charged with driving while Intoxicated, police said.
The Volkswagen was impounded.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
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