Traffic & Transit
Nassau Head-On Crash Traps Driver: 4 Seriously Hurt, 1 Critical
Police and officials say at least one person was hospitalized in critical condition following a head-on crash.
WOODBURY, NY — Four people suffered serious injuries, with at least one critically hurt, in a two-car crash Friday evening in Woodbury.
Around 7:45 p.m. Friday, a 2019 Lexus SUV collided head-on with a 2017 Toyota minivan on Woodbury Road near Piquets Lane, police said. A 77-year-old man was driving the SUV and a 27-year-old woman was driving the minivan. Two women, ages 56 and 65, were passengers in the minivan, police said.
As a result of the collision, the 77-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Nassau University Medical Center. The minivan occupants suffered multiple trauma injuries and were also hospitalized for treatment.
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Both vehicles were removed from the scene for further safety examination.
The Syosset Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the crash to remove one person who was trapped in a vehicle. Firefighters and police emergency service officers worked together using hydraulic tools to free the trapped driver.
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Woodbury Road was closed in both directions while police investigated.
The Plainview and Melville Fire Departments were also called to the scene for additional ambulances.
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