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Fatal Crash: Bay Shore Victim ID'd After Drunk Teen Bentley Driver Causes Wreck, Cops Say
Authorities identified a man killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Sunrise Highway that left a second victim seriously injured.
Willie Singleton, 48, of Bay Shore, died after being struck by an impaired 19-year-old Bentley driver in Massapequa on Saturday night, April 19, Nassau County Police said.
Brian August, 19, of Medford, was driving a 2023 white Bentley SUV with a 30-year-old passenger when he tried to turn right from the left turning lane at Unqua Road and crossed all lanes of Sunrise Highway traffic just after 9 p.m., police said.
As he cut across the road, his Bentley slam…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said.
The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking.
The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
2-Year-Old In Car As Long Island Mom Drives Drunk On Wrong Side Expressway: Police
A mother is accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old daughter in her SUV on the wrong side of a major Long Island highway, Nassau County Police announced on Saturday, April 12.
Yajaira Castillo, 44, of Inwood, was seen operating a 2014 Honda CR-V southbound in the northbound lanes of Nassau Expressway with the toddler in the vehicle, according to police.
Several motorists reported Castillo’s dangerous driving around 7:22 p.m. on Friday, April 11, prompting officers to find her on Wanser Avenue, authorities said.
Police noted Castillo had slurred speech, watery eyes, unsteady balance, a…
Pedestrian Killed In Broadway Crash: Suffolk County Police
A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in North Amityville early Saturday morning, March 15, according to Suffolk County police.
Richard Moffatt, 30, of Amityville, was driving a 2021 Mazda SUV southbound in the left lane of Broadway near Francine Avenue when he hit the pedestrian at 12:13 a.m., authorities said.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Moffatt was not injured in the crash, and his vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.
This is one of two fat…
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In Long Island Spree: Police
Four men accused of breaking into multiple Long Island homes are behind bars.
The break-ins occurred in Garden City between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2024, with the suspects forcing their way through sliding doors and windows, Nassau County Police said.
Once inside, the group stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in luxury SUVs, according to police. In one case, they burglarized a Brook Street residence, stealing jewelry and $1,000 in cash, police said.
They were seen leaving in a BMW X5 with New Jersey plates, which was captured on Garden City’s license plate readers, police said.
In another …
Pedestrian Struck, Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway: Suffolk Police
A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunrise Highway in Copiague, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Maryam Noor, 22, of Bellmore, was driving a 2023 Cadillac XT6 westbound near Bayview Avenue when she hit a man standing in the left lane at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, detectives said.
The pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been determined, was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he remains in critical condition, police said. Noor was not injured.
The Cadillac was impounded for a safety c…
