October 11, 2011

Motor Vehicle Crash in Manorville Kills Mother and Son

Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a mother and one child and critically injured two additional children.

The woman was driving a 1998 Honda Accord eastbound on the Oceanview Boulevard extension when her 1998 Honda Accord entered the intersection of County Road 111 and collided with a southbound 2002 Ford E350 van.

The 30 year old mother, of Manorville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 7-year-old son was transported by Manorville Community Ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead where he succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead. The woman's 4-year-old daughter and her 2-year-old son were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center via Suffolk County Police helicopter and were admitted in critical condition.

The driver of the van, and his passenger were transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing.