Author Archives: Mark Goldsmith
LIRR Train Collides with Minivan, Causing Severe Injuries
According to local law enforcement officials, a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train crash happened when a minivan attempted to drive around downed gates at a train crossing in Hicksville. The LIRR train struck the minivan while heading through the city November 21. A report from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) said the lights at… Read More »
19-Year-Old Long Island Woman Dead After Car Crashes into House
A vehicle crashed into a Long Island home in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 12, leading to the death of a 19-year-old woman and a large hole in the front side of the house. According to Nassau County Police, the vehicle was traveling on Round Swamp Road in Plainview just after 4 a.m…. Read More »
3-Car Crash on LIE Service Road Causes Seven Injuries
A three-car crash on Walt Whitman Road and the eastbound service road along the Long Island Expressway in Melville resulted in injuries to seven people. The accident occurred the afternoon of Friday, November 3. According to police, a 30-year-old Freeport man was traveling east in his 2003 GMC Yukon along the South Service Road when… Read More »
Worker Killed in Accident While Installing Cesspool in Suffolk County
A worker was killed in an accident that occurred while he was reportedly installing a cesspool at a house in Shoreham in Suffolk County. According to local police and fire officials, the 60-year-old man from Northport died after he was trapped underground in a rubble pile. The accident occurred Saturday, November 18. Officers say the… Read More »
Two Passengers Suffer Serious Injuries in Cedarhurst DUI Accident
A man from Queens faces two charges of vehicular assault and a count of driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle accident he allegedly caused resulted in serious injuries to two of his passengers. The accident occurred in Cedarhurst on Tuesday, November 21 at about 1:20 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, the 20-year-old driver lost… Read More »
How to Take Good Photos at a Car Accident Scene
After you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to take several steps to collect and preserve as much information as possible in case you need to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. One of those steps is taking photos of the accident site. This can help you preserve evidence even… Read More »
Elderly Woman Killed While Crossing Street in Hit and Run Crash on Long Island
An 80-year-old woman was recently killed while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Washington Street and Nichols Court in the town of Hempstead. According to reports, the driver fled the scene of the crash and police officers had to conduct a search to locate the individual. The accident occurred shortly before 9… Read More »
Red Light Camera Program Criticized After Recent Deaths in Suffolk County
Elected officials in the Suffolk County Legislature recently moved to suspend the county’s red light camera program, arguing that safety data is inaccurate because it does not include bicycle and pedestrian accidents at intersections. Two county legislators and four Republican candidates recently held a joint news conference at the intersection of Miller Place Road and… Read More »
Parents, Schools Worried About Bicycle Stunt Trend in Long Island Neighborhoods
Parents, school officials and community members are concerned about a rising trend on Long Island of kids performing dangerous stunts on their bicycles in the middle of city streets. Many residents have complained that these stunts are happening right in the middle of traffic, with some of the bicyclists intentionally riding in front of vehicles…. Read More »
Man Charged with DWI After Striking Pedestrian on Long
Police in Fort Salonga recently arrested a man who was involved in a car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian on Long Island. The 69-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after striking the pedestrian, who was walking along Sunken Meadow Road. The accident occurred the afternoon of Friday, September… Read More »