Female Passenger, 21, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Northern State Parkway Female Passenger, 21, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Northern State Parkway
Female Passenger, 21, Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree On Northern State Parkway A female passenger was killed when a car crashed into a tree on the Northern State Parkway. It happened on Friday, June 19 at about 8 p.m. on the westbound west side near Exit 42, in Huntington.  William Wade, 57, of Hempstead, was driving a 2005 Honda Accord when he failed to negotiate a curve, lost control and struck a tree, state police said.  The passenger, Tacorra Moss, 21, of Queens, was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries, police said.  The driver was transported to Southside Hospital with non-l…
Investigation Launched After Trooper-Involved Shooting Of Mercedes Driver On Northern State Investigation Launched After Trooper-Involved Shooting Of Mercedes Driver On Northern State
Investigation Launched After Trooper-Involved Shooting Of Mercedes Driver On Northern State A  man driving a Mercedes was shot by New York State Police troopers on the Northern State Parkway after a high-speed chase ended with him allegedly an assault rifle at them. New York State Police troopers responded to a call of a person driving the white Mercedes SUV on the Meadowbrook Parkway with a weapon at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, prompting an investigation. Less than an hour later, investigators received a second call stating that the same vehicle was on the Northern State Parkway near exit 39 in Farmingdale.  During that call, troopers were advised t…
Northern State Parkway Stretch Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash Northern State Parkway Stretch Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Northern State Parkway Stretch Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Northern State Parkway has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash. The crash took place eastbound around 6:40 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, in Jericho, said state police. It was not immediately known how many vehicles were involved or how severe the injuries, but at least five ambulances were on the scene. The crash closed all lanes of both east and westbound traffic on the highway for multiple rescue vehicles and police. The westbound lanes reopened, but eastbound lanes remained closed for an extended time period to allow for an investigation. The l…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway, Police Say One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway, Police Say
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway, Police Say One person was killed during a two-vehicle crash on the Northern State Parkway. The crash took place in Nassau County around 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, near the Town of North Hempstead, said the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred when a 2016 Jeep Wrangler traveling eastbound, struck the rear of a 2017 Dodge Durango traveling in the right lane, state police said. The impact caused the Jeep to leave the roadway onto the right shoulder before striking a tree and catching on fire.  The driver of the Jeep died at the scene, state police sai…
$15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed $15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed
$15.7 Million Northern State Parkway Project Completed The $15.7 million Northern State Parkway traffic improvement project is officially complete. The Route 231 reconstruction project will improve the ease of travel and overall safety along the busy Long Island area. The modernization of the parkway’s interchange with Route 231 (Deer Park Road) in the town of Huntington will optimize the flow of traffic and boost access from the parkway to a critical roadway for both residents and businesses throughout western Suffolk County. Often used by motorists headed to LaGuardia Airport and New York City, the parkway provides travelers with access to a…
Driver Crashes Into Northern State Parkway Overpass, Suffers Serious Injuries Driver Crashes Into Northern State Parkway Overpass, Suffers Serious Injuries
Driver Crashes Into Northern State Parkway Overpass, Suffers Serious Injuries This story has been updated. One person is in serious condition after hitting a bridge overpass on the Northern State Parkway on Long Island. The crash took place around 9:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, when the driver crashed into the bridge overpass at Manetto Hill while traveling westbound in Woodbury, said New York State Police Spokesman Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  Ahlgrim said the driver suffered severe injuries.  State Police are still on the scene investigating the crash. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
IDs Released For Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway IDs Released For Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway
IDs Released For Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway The identities of the two people killed in an early morning Labor Day crash on the Wantagh State Parkway have been released. State police said that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed before it struck a guard rail, light pole and tree on the Wantagh State Parkway. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, state police troopers responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on the northbound Wantagh State Parkway to the Northern State Parkway eastbound ramp. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a 2000 Honda Accord in the woods with the driver and sole passenger dead at the sce…
Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway
Two Killed After Car Hits Guard Rail, Pole, Tree On Wantagh Parkway Two people were killed in an early morning Labor Day crash in which a car traveling at a high rate of speed struck a guard rail, light pole and tree on the Wantagh State Parkway, state police said. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, state police troopers responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on the northbound Wantagh State Parkway to the Northern State Parkway eastbound ramp. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a 2000 Honda Accord in the woods with the driver and sole passenger dead at the scene, according to state police.  A preliminary investigation revealed tha…
Long Island's State Highways Getting $19 Million In Safety Enhancements Long Island's State Highways Getting $19 Million In Safety Enhancements
Long Island's State Highways Getting $19 Million In Safety Enhancements Ten parkways and state routes on Long Island are getting more than $19 million in safety improvements, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, June 19. The road projects, in Nassau and Suffolk counties, include repairing pavement, installing guide rails and replacing signs. "A 21st century transportation network is crucial to the future of Long Island's economy," Cuomo said in a press statement  The projects include: $6.8 million in concrete repairs on Route 106 (also called Newbridge Road) in the towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay. The work is primarily between Hempstead…
One Killed, Three Injured When Motorcyclist Crashes Into Car On Northern State Parkway One Killed, Three Injured When Motorcyclist Crashes Into Car On Northern State Parkway
One Killed, Three Injured When Motorcyclist Crashes Into Car On Northern State Parkway A 41-year-old man is dead and three others injured after a motorcycle crashed into a car overnight on the Northern State Parkway, state police said. The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 on the westbound parkway, just west of exit 32 in the town of North Hempstead. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Ducati motorcycle was traveling westbound on the Northern State Parkway at a high rate of speed when it struck the rear of a 2015 Acura which was also traveling westbound, according to state police.  The operator of the motorcycle, Rony Lopez, of…
19-Year-Old Killed, Two Injured After SUV Crashes Into Pole On Northern State Parkway 19-Year-Old Killed, Two Injured After SUV Crashes Into Pole On Northern State Parkway
19-Year-Old Killed, Two Injured After SUV Crashes Into Pole On Northern State Parkway One person was killed and two others were injured when an SUV crashed into a pole on the Northern State Parkway overnight. State Police are investigating the single-vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Saturday, May 18 eastbound on the parkway at exit 36N in Oyster Bay. Preliminary investigation revealed that the collision occurred when the operator of a 2003 Honda Pilot traveling eastbound, lost control when entering a curve in the roadway, state police said. The Honda then exited the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck the steel pole of a DOT Inform overhead…
Woman Killed In Northern State Parkway Crash Woman Killed In Northern State Parkway Crash
Woman Killed In Northern State Parkway Crash A 25-year-old woman was killed when she was ejected from a motorcycle during a crash on the Northern State Parkway. Passenger Carina J. Castro Perez, 25, of Westbury, was killed around 8:44 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, east of Exit 26N in the town of North Hempstead, said New York State Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the collision occurred when a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle traveling eastbound in the left lane, lost control and struck the center median, he said.  The impact caused the ejection of both riders. Perez was taken to North Shore University Ho…