Traffic & Transit
1 Critically Injured In Nassau Crash
Police say a car was hit as it was turning into a parking lot, critically injuring one of the drivers.
MASSAPEQUA, NY — Two people were injured, one critically, in a car crash in Massapequa Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
According to police, a 76-year-old man driving a 2019 Mazda SUV was heading east on Merrick Road around 9:10 a.m. The driver was turning left into the parking lot of Lidl, located at 5601 Merrick Road, when he was hit by a 2022 Dodge Ram being driven by a 29-year-old man, which was heading west.
Both drivers were taken to a nearby hospital. The 76-year-old is in critical condition, and the 29-year-old had minor injuries.
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Police say no criminality is suspected at this time, but both cars were impounded for brake and safety checks. The investigation is ongoing.
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