A Suffolk County police officer was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway (LIE) on Sunday night, which led to a dramatic rescue operation. The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. near Exit 55 in Brentwood, Suffolk County. The officer’s patrol car was involved in a serious collision, resulting in severe physical injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the officer was airlifted to a nearby hospital by helicopter for immediate medical attention.
The crash was so severe that multiple other vehicles were involved, with collisions reported between exits 53 and 55. As a result, the LIE’s westbound lanes experienced significant delays, and lane closures were in effect for several hours as authorities worked to clear the scene. News reports indicated that the helicopter made its landing on a closed section of the highway, causing further disruption to traffic.
At this time, the officer’s condition has not been publicly updated, and it is unclear what exactly led to the crash. The Suffolk County Police Department’s major case unit has taken over the investigation, and they are working to piece together the events that led up to the accident. Detectives are focused on determining the cause of the crash, whether it was due to another vehicle’s actions, a mechanical failure, or another factor.
Traffic on the westbound side of the highway was impacted for hours, as emergency responders, including police and medical teams, worked to assist the injured officer and clear the wreckage. The investigation remains ongoing, and Suffolk County police have urged anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers face while performing their duties, particularly when responding to incidents on busy highways. Authorities are asking the public to avoid speculation while the investigation continues and to offer support to the officer’s family and colleagues during this difficult time.
