A tragic vehicular accident transpired Tuesday afternoon in Plainview, resulting in critical injuries to a 17-year-old boy. The accident involved a collision between two vehicles along Route 135, Nassau County police reported.
According to authorities, the collision occurred at approximately 4:12 p.m. when a 1998 Toyota Corolla, driven by the teenager, collided with a 2013 Range Rover. Both vehicles were traveling northbound on Route 135 at the time of the impactful event. The 26-year-old female driver of the Range Rover was unharmed in the incident and declined medical attention at the scene.
Following the crash, emergency responders promptly arrived and a police helicopter swiftly transported the critically injured teen to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. Despite the severity of the situation, the young man’s identity and the specifics of his injuries have not been disclosed to the public.
Investigators are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident, yet no further details were immediately available. Nassaur County police are continuing their inquiry to determine the cause and any potential contributing factors to this devastating event.
The accident prompted a response from local law enforcement and emergency personnel, who secured the area and facilitated the helicopter evacuation. Meanwhile, the police are urging anyone who might have witnessed the crash or who has information relevant to the investigation to come forward to help unravel the chain of events leading up to the collision.
Source: Newsday
