Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
Waldina Sanchez, 59, of Mastic, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Sunrise Highway in North Bellport early Monday morning, according to Suffolk County Police. The collision occurred at approximately 5:25 a.m. near Station Road when Sanchez lost control of her 2012 Toyota Corolla while traveling westbound on the highway.
According to police, Sanchez’s vehicle struck the center median after she lost control. As she attempted to reenter the lanes of travel, her Toyota was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Wesley Krupp, police said.
The Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad is investigating the crash. Sanchez sustained serious injuries in the collision, though the extent of her injuries was not detailed in the police report. The condition of Krupp was not specified in available information.
Details about what caused Sanchez to initially lose control of her vehicle and whether any charges will be filed remain unclear pending the ongoing investigation.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred on Sunrise Highway near Station Road in North Bellport, a busy east-west corridor that serves as a major commuter route through Suffolk County. The 5:25 a.m. timing places the incident during the early morning hours before peak rush hour traffic.
This section of Sunrise Highway has now recorded one major incident in our database. Suffolk County overall has documented 266 recorded accidents in our local incident tracking system.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No information was immediately available regarding potential charges, citations, or whether factors such as speed, weather conditions, or mechanical failure contributed to Sanchez losing control of her vehicle.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as detectives complete their analysis of the scene and circumstances leading to the collision.
Broader Impact
The crash highlights the dangers of median strikes on divided highways like Sunrise Highway, where drivers who lose control and hit the center barrier face the additional risk of re-entering traffic lanes where oncoming vehicles may have little time to react. The early morning timing of this incident occurred during a period when visibility conditions and driver alertness can be factors in serious crashes.