LINDENHURST, NY – Three people were killed Sunday (July 26, 2009) afternoon in a terrible accident in Lindenhurst. The accident occurred in front of 1315 Montauk Highway. The accident involved a 2009 Mitsubishi and a 1999 Ford Winstar minivan.
Two people from the Mitsubishi were killed as well as one person from the Winstar. Four additional people from the accident were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital.
Ambulances from Lindenhurst, North Lindenhurst, Copiague, Amityville and Babylon responded to the scene as well as emergency services from the Suffolk County Police. Initially multiple helicopters were requested to the scene but due to the close proximity to the hospital, the decision to transport via ground was made.
Police closed off Montauk Highway in both directions at the accident scene while they conducted their investigation. It is currently unknown, at the time of this articles writing, as to the details regarding the accident.
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