What Happened
An on-duty Suffolk County Police sergeant was seriously injured in a crash in Shirley on the morning of Friday, Oct. 30, Suffolk County Police said. Police said the crash involved an unmarked police vehicle and an SUV carrying a mother and her young son.
According to police, the sergeant was driving the unmarked vehicle southbound on River Road at about 8 a.m. The vehicle attempted to turn left onto Victory Avenue and collided with a 2026 Honda CR-V that was traveling westbound on Victory Avenue.
The sergeant was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The Honda’s driver, a 25-year-old Shirley woman, and her 3-year-old son were also taken to Stony Brook University Hospital and treated for minor injuries. Police said both vehicles were impounded for a safety check.
Investigation
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating the crash, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852-6555.
What we don’t know yet: Police have not identified the sergeant. They also have not said whether any summonses were issued or who, if anyone, was at fault in the crash.
Sources
- greaterlongisland.com
- Suffolk County Police Department (official record)
- Patch