Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
A frightening Friday evening crash in Huntington Station left two people seriously injured after a Honda veered off the road, mounted a sidewalk, and slammed into both a stopped vehicle and a metal utility pole at the intersection of Pulaski Road and New York Avenue. According to Long Island Life & Politics, the collision unfolded at approximately 6:40 p.m. on June 19, 2026, and is now under active investigation by Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives.
Marie Fond-Rose, 56, was at the wheel of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz, stopped at a red light and traveling eastbound on Pulaski Road in the rightmost lane at the New York Avenue intersection, when the incident began. As Long Island Life & Politics reports, an eastbound 2011 Honda came up from behind the stationary Mercedes, abruptly veered to the right, and mounted the sidewalk alongside the vehicle. The Honda then struck the side of the Mercedes before continuing forward and crashing into a metal utility pole — a sequence of events that left wreckage across the roadside and sent three people to the hospital.
The driver of the Honda was identified as George Falkowski, 90, of Huntington. His passenger was Anita Falkowski, 92, also of Huntington. Both George and Anita Falkowski were transported by emergency responders to Huntington Hospital, where they were treated for serious injuries, per the report from Long Island Life & Politics. The severity of those injuries underscores the violent nature of the impact, particularly the Honda’s collision with the steel utility pole after already striking the Mercedes.
Fond-Rose, despite being in the direct path of the errant Honda when it struck her vehicle, was fortunate to escape with minor injuries. She, too, was transported to Huntington Hospital for evaluation and treatment. That she sustained only minor injuries while Falkowski and his passenger suffered serious harm is likely a reflection of the crash geometry — the Honda striking the side of the Mercedes before redirecting into the pole, absorbing much of the remaining kinetic energy in that final impact.
Following the crash, both vehicles — the 2020 Mercedes-Benz and the 2011 Honda — were impounded by authorities for safety checks. Vehicle impoundment in serious-injury crashes is a routine step in Suffolk County police investigations, allowing detectives and forensic technicians to examine onboard systems, brake components, tires, and other mechanical factors that may have contributed to the collision. At this time, no cause has been publicly stated by authorities, and no charges have been announced.
Location & Road Context
The crash took place at the intersection of Pulaski Road and New York Avenue in Huntington Station, a densely trafficked corridor in the heart of one of Suffolk County’s most active commercial communities. Pulaski Road runs through a mixed residential and commercial zone, and its intersection with New York Avenue — a major north-south artery — experiences significant vehicle volume during evening commute hours. The 6:40 p.m. timing of this crash placed it squarely in that window, when pedestrian and vehicle traffic on both roads is typically elevated. The presence of a sidewalk adjacent to the rightmost travel lane, where the Honda mounted the curb before hitting the pole, raises serious concerns about pedestrian exposure at this particular intersection during busy periods. For real-time conditions along this corridor and surrounding Huntington Station roads, travelers can check current traffic updates on Long Island Traffic.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led George Falkowski’s 2011 Honda to veer from the eastbound travel lane, mount the sidewalk, strike Fond-Rose’s stopped Mercedes-Benz, and ultimately collide with a metal utility pole — all within the span of a single terrifying sequence. As reported by Long Island Life & Politics, no cause has been officially announced, and no charges have been filed at this time. Both vehicles have been impounded for safety checks as part of that investigation.
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward. The Second Squad can be reached directly at 631-854-8252. Tips from bystanders, nearby business surveillance footage, or dashcam recordings from other drivers on Pulaski Road around 6:40 p.m. on June 19 could prove critical to establishing a full timeline and cause of the collision.
Broader Impact
The involvement of a 90-year-old driver and a 92-year-old passenger brings into focus a broader conversation about older driver safety on Long Island. New York State law does not impose age-based driving restrictions, but the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles requires all drivers — regardless of age — to pass vision and written knowledge tests upon license renewal. Crashes involving elderly motorists who mount curbs or strike stationary vehicles are among the incident types that advocacy groups and traffic safety researchers frequently cite when calling for enhanced periodic medical fitness reviews. Whether any such factors are relevant to this specific crash on Pulaski Road remains to be determined by the ongoing Second Squad investigation. Anyone involved in a serious accident on Long Island and seeking to understand their options can visit Long Island Traffic’s know-your-rights resource page.