Category Archives: Personal Injury
Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Long Island
A man from Long Island has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. According to Suffolk County police, a 25-year-old man was attempting to cross Sunrise Highway in North Patchogue in the early hours of Saturday, January 27 when he was struck by… Read More »
Police Search for Toyota Corolla Involved in Fatal Hit and Run
Suffolk County police detectives are looking for help in finding the driver of a Toyota Corolla believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Brentwood. The accident occurred Sunday, November 5. Detectives released a stock photo of an example of the vehicle, described as a red, burgundy or maroon Corolla, most likely… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 Faces Drunk Driving Charges After Crashing Car into Stepson
A man from Long Island faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) after reportedly crashing his vehicle into his 13-year-old stepson at approximately 5:50 p.m. Monday, September 4, in Centerport. According to police, the 42-year-old man was driving his 2017 Jaguar when he hit the teenager, who was walking the family’s dog near their… Read More »
Fairfield Men Killed in Boating Accident on Long Island Sound
Two Fairfield men died after an August boating accident on Long Island Sound. According to the Environmental Conservation Police, the 53-year-old and 46-year-old male victims were aboard a 32-foot 2017 Sea Fox power boat that was traveling south in New Haven Harbor. At some point in the evening hours, the boat struck the north side… Read More »
Long Island Teen Killed in Football Training Accident
It’s a story that has made national news and sparked debate over the training equipment and exercises commonly used during high school football practices. A popular student-athlete has died after taking part in a pre-season conditioning drill in August at a Long Island high school. The 16-year-old boy died after being struck on the head… Read More »
Long Island High School Student Suffers Critical Injuries in Pedestrian Accident
A ninth-grade student at Oceanside High School was critically injured after being struck by a car the morning of Friday, September 8. According to Nassau County police detectives, the driver was a 63-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a 1998 Lexus. He was reportedly heading east on Foxhurst Road shortly before 7:20 a.m…. Read More »
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 »