Woman Crashes Car After Falling Asleep at the Wheel

GREENPORT, NY - An East Hampton woman was hospitalized after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing her car into another parked car in Greenport on Tuesday evening, according to Southold Town Police.

The 72-year-old woman was driving a 2007 Saab southbound on First Street when when the crash occurred at about 5:52 p.m., police said.

The Greenport Fire Department responded to the scene and aided the woman, according to police.

She was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital for treatment of her injuries, police said.

Her 10-year-old gray female cat, named Alice, escaped from the car after the accident, according to police.

The cat ran eastbound toward Main Street.

If anyone in Greenport locates the woman’s cat, contact the Southold Police Department at 631-765-2600