Suffolk County Police Sergeant Seriously Injured In Crash: PD

SHIRLEY, NY — An on-duty Suffolk County police sergeant was seriously injured in a Shirley crash Friday morning, police said.

According to Suffolk County police, ,the crash took place at about 8 a.m. on Victory Avenue at River Road.

The sergeant was driving an unmarked police vehicle southbound on River Road and attempted to turn left on Victory Avenue, colliding with a 2026 Honda CRV, which was traveling westbound on Victory Avenue, police said.

The sergeant was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries, police said.

The operator of the Honda, a 25-year-old Shirley woman, and her son, 3, were also transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, police said.

Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check, police said.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact major case unit detectives at 631-852- 6555.