Pedestrian Injured in Central Islip Accident
A 79-year-old Central Islip woman suffered serious injuries when a Jeep hit her at Hawthorne and Suffolk Avenue.
Candice BondA 79-year-old woman walking in Central Islip was seriously hurt when a Jeep struck her on the morning of October 26, Suffolk County Police said. She has been identified as Mary Burns of Central Islip.
Morning Crash at Hawthorne and Suffolk Avenue
Police said a 2021 Jeep Wrangler heading south on Hawthorne made a left turn onto Suffolk Avenue and hit Burns at 7:35 a.m. Burns suffered serious injuries and was brought to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. The Jeep's driver, Carlos Vicente, 53, of Central Islip, was not hurt.
Suffolk County Police Third Squad Investigating
Third Squad detectives are looking into the crash. Police held the Jeep so it could be checked for safety. Detectives ask anyone who knows something about the crash to call 631-854-8352.
Many newer cars keep a short record of the moments around a crash. Investigators may download that data, and making sense of it can take weeks.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in New York usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your belongings. A damaged bike, phone, or clothes can be part of what insurance pays for.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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