1 Killed, 1 Injured in Brentwood Car Accident
Police identified the driver as Javier Ramirez, 38, an NYPD sergeant who died after a rollover crash near Exit 55 on the LIE.
Javier Ramirez, 38, was killed in a car crash near Exit 55 on the LIE in Brentwood on November 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
What Happened on the LIE Near Exit 55
Police said Ramirez was driving a 2022 Jeep eastbound shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday when it struck a guardrail and flipped over. Investigators said a 2020 Subaru then collided with the Jeep, and the Jeep caught fire. Ramirez died at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was taken after the crash. The Subaru was driven by a 41-year-old man, who was taken to the same hospital with minor injuries. Ramirez, an NYPD sergeant and an 11-year veteran of the force, was driving home from work, his sister said.
What Comes Next After the Brentwood Crash
Suffolk County police are investigating the crash. The LIE's eastbound lanes from Exit 53 to Exit 56 stayed closed for hours before reopening. Police have not announced any charges. A fundraiser started for his family describes Ramirez as a husband and the father of two children.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- dailyvoice.com, “Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser”
- newsday.com, “Suffolk County police say driver dies in crash on Long Island Expressway in Brentwood”
- dailyvoice.com, “Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash On LIE Leaves Jeep Upside Down, Engulfed In Flames: Cops”
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Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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