Crime & Safety
Teen Caused Crash During Illegal Street Race: Cops
Watch just released video showing two cars engaged in a "speed contest" before the crash. An 18-year-old faces charges.
EAST FARMINGDALE, NY - A Wyandanch teen was arrested on Tuesday after causing a car crash during an illegal street race in East Farmingdale last month, according to Suffolk Police.
Officers responded to the crash involving a 2015 BMW and 2015 Nissan in front of 148 Central Ave. on April 15 at 11:55 p.m.
The Nissan’s two occupants were treated at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for multiple injuries.
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One week after the crash, an anonymous Suffolk County resident provided officers with video of the crash, police said.
Following an investigation, it was determined the 18-year-old driver of the BMW was involved in an illegal speed contest with an unidentified car on westbound Central Avenue when he struck the Nissan, which had pulled out of parking lot, police said.
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Police did not identify the teen.
The teen was charged with third degree assault, illegal speed contest and reckless driving. He will be arraigned on July 6.
The BMW was seized under Suffolk County Law for being involved in an illegal speed contest.
Watch a video from the crash below:
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