William Brelsford, 57, seriously injured after his car is struck at Cassata Drive and New Highway in North Amityville, NY

Modified Date:

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:51pm

Accident Date:

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Copiague Man Seriously Injured in North Amityville Crash

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a man in North Amityville this morning.

3 Hurt, 1 Seriously, in Copiague Crash

The vehicles were impounded for safety checks and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152.

Police: Driver seriously hurt in crash on New Highway in North Amityville

Police said the crash closed New Highway in both directions between 46th Street and New Horizons Boulevard.

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57-year-old William Brelsford was attempting to turn left from Cassata Drive onto New Highway at about 5:45 a.m., when his vehicle was hit by a southbound car driven by Deborah Jones, 38. Brelsford was seriously hurt and taken to the hospital for treatment. Jones and her 5-year-old daughter were taken to the hospital, but they sustained only minor injuries.

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Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Children/Minors Involved

People Involved:

William Brelsford

Deborah Jones

Roadway:

Cassata Drive and New Highway

City:

North Amityville, NY

County:

Suffolk County, NY

Area:

New York, NY