What Happened
A two-vehicle hit-and-run crash was reported Sunday, August 30, 2026, on North Broadway southbound near the Northern State Parkway eastbound on-ramp on Long Island. One driver struck the second vehicle and fled without stopping. Police have not confirmed the exact time of the collision or the responding agency as of this report.
The crash involved two vehicles. No vehicle types have been released. The fleeing driver’s direction of travel after leaving the scene has not been confirmed by police.
No names, ages, or hometowns have been released for any driver or passenger involved. The severity was classified as moderate. Whether anyone was transported to a hospital has not been confirmed.
Location & Road Context
North Broadway runs north-south through Nassau County, connecting several residential and commercial corridors before feeding into the Northern State Parkway interchange. The southbound approach to the Northern State Parkway eastbound ramp is a transition point where traffic merges and speeds can vary sharply.
According to Long Island Traffic’s incident registry, the North Broadway corridor has recorded four incidents in 2026, including a property-damage crash on May 1, 2026 that was also classified as moderate severity. Sunday’s hit-and-run is the latest on this stretch.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
No arrests have been announced. The identity of the fleeing driver has not been released. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident carries a mandatory fine and potential license suspension; leaving the scene of an injury accident is a Class A misdemeanor at minimum, escalating to a felony if serious physical injury resulted.
The investigating agency had not been formally identified in the initial incident record. Anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle is encouraged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or the relevant precinct directly.