Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
A multicar collision left one person dead and another hurt Saturday night in Coram, according to police. Authorities say the crash occurred just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 83 and Route 112.
The victim was driving a 2009 Chevy Malibu when a Jeep crashed into her, pushing her vehicle into two other cars, police say. The impact from the Jeep’s collision with the Malibu created a chain reaction that involved a total of four vehicles at the busy intersection.
Police say the woman driving the Chevy was pronounced dead at a hospital following the crash. Her identity has not been released pending notification of family members.
Another driver involved in the multicar collision was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to authorities. The conditions of any other occupants involved in the crash were not immediately disclosed by police.
The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation. Police have not released details about what may have caused the Jeep to crash into the Malibu or whether factors such as speed, impairment, or traffic violations played a role in the fatal accident.
Anyone with additional information about the crash is urged to call police at 631-854-8652. Investigators are seeking any witnesses who may have observed the collision or the events leading up to it at the County Road 83 and Route 112 intersection.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred at the intersection of County Road 83 and Route 112 in Coram, a busy crossroads in central Suffolk County. Route 112 serves as a major north-south corridor connecting communities from Patchogue to Port Jefferson, while County Road 83 runs east-west through the area.
This intersection sees significant traffic volume throughout the day as commuters and residents travel between residential areas and commercial districts in the Coram vicinity.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
The Suffolk County Police Department continues to investigate the fatal collision. No charges have been announced at this time, and authorities have not indicated whether any of the drivers involved will face criminal charges pending the outcome of their investigation.
Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the events leading up to the collision to contact investigators at 631-854-8652.