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BRENTWOOD, Suffolk County, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2026 — A driver was left in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on the eastbound Long Island Expressway early on Wednesday morning, November 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A second driver suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The crash was reported around 2:55 a.m. near Exit 53 in Brentwood, NY. One of the vehicles reportedly overturned. Investigators have not released the makes of the vehicles involved or said what led to the crash.
The driver in critical condition was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. The other driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to police.
Eastbound lanes at Exit 53 were closed following the crash. The Suffolk County Police Department has not said when the lanes reopened or whether the closure affected the response. No cause has been confirmed, and the investigation is ongoing.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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