Correction — September 18, 2026: The supporting sources for this archived report were reviewed. Unrelated or unconfirmed source attachments and claims not supported by the retained source record have been removed.
What Happened
A disabled vehicle was reported on westbound I-495 (the Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 39 — Glen Cove Road — in North Hempstead. According to the traffic alert, one left lane out of four lanes was closed as a result of the breakdown.
No further details about the vehicle, the cause of the breakdown, responding agencies, or any injuries were provided in the available source.