Category Archives: Auto Accidents
State Police Officer Injured in Long Island Crash
A New York State Police trooper sustained injuries in a crash with another vehicle on Long Island, according to reports from the law enforcement agency. The accident reportedly occurred in a residential area at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 1 in North Amityville, near 45th and Prospect streets. A spokesperson from the state police said… Read More »
2-Car Accident on Long Island Kills 3, Injures Several Others
A two-vehicle collision on Long Island in August resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to four more. According to Suffolk County police, the driver of a red Honda Civic somehow lost control of the vehicle and crossed over the double yellow line before colliding with a Nissan Pathfinder in Medford shortly before… Read More »
Long Island Safety Advocates Push for ‘Traffic Calming’ Measures
Elected officials, business leaders and safety advocates in Farmingdale recently gathered to promote new traffic calming measures around the downtown business districts of Long Island. The Long Island Complete Streets Coalition and Vision Long Island organized the gathering, which was held at the intersection of Route 109 and Main Street. It was attended by many… Read More »
Ramapo Police Work to Enforce Pedestrian Safety, Uncover Problems with Compliance
The Ramapo Police Department recently conducted some pedestrian safety enforcement actions at several busy intersections and crosswalks in the community. There had been numerous complaints about vehicles not slowing down and yielding to pedestrians at clearly visible crosswalks, and so officers posed as pedestrians to catch drivers who failed to yield. Over the course of… Read More »
Driver Pleads Guilty to DWI After Deadly Accident
A man from Queens admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel when he caused a car accident that killed an Uber driver on the Long Island Expressway last year. The crash reportedly caused the victim to be propelled into traffic and dragged for approximately a half-mile. According to prosecutors, the 36-year-old man who caused the… Read More »
2 People on Long Island Beach Hit by Police Vehicle
Two people were hospitalized after a police truck reportedly ran into them on a Nassau County beach Sunday, July 16. The victims were a 36-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, who were both laying on the beach at about 8 p.m., near Edwards Boulevard and the Boardwalk. According to local media reports, the police officer… Read More »
Dangerous U-Turns Continue to Happen on Road 2 Years After Major Limo Crash
Two years after a limousine accident on the North Fork in Long Island caused the deaths of four women, investigators have determined that dangerous U-turns continue to be an issue plaguing the area. In response, residents have demanded greater safety measures to prevent future crashes from occurring. Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley says his department… Read More »
Suffolk County Police Officers Injured in Recent Car Accident
Two Suffolk County police officers sustained injuries in a recent accident in Copiague, according to the local police department. The accident reportedly occurred the morning of Monday, June 5, on Great Neck Road near its intersection with Garden Street. According to police, the two officers were in a patrol car heading south when a Jeep… Read More »
Alleged Drunk Driver in Long Island Drives Vehicle into Bar
A driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol drove his vehicle into the side of a Long Island bar in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 24. The 23-year-old man reportedly had two other passengers in his vehicle when the crash occurred at approximately 1 a.m. He apparently lost control of his… Read More »
Study Shows Memorial Day Deadliest Holiday for Car Accidents
Memorial Day weekend is in the rearview mirror for this year, but on an annual basis, it is the deadliest weekend of the year for auto accidents. According to a study by ValuePenguin, a person is four times more likely to die in a car crash over Memorial Day weekend than any other weekend of… Read More »