December 3, 2012

Teen Seriously Injured in Central Islip Crash


Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a teen in Central Islip.

A 15-year-old male was driving a 1998 Honda when he attempted to make a left turn from Brier Street to southbound Route 111 and his vehicle collided with a National Grid truck traveling northbound on Route 111.  The Honda also collided with a 1998 Mazda, driven by a 32-year-old male.

The 15-year-old male was airlifted by Suffolk County Police Helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital where he is listed in serious condition. The 34-year-old male driver of the National Grid truck was not injured. Three passengers in the Mazda and one passenger in the Honda were treated for minor injuries and released from Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.