Crime & Safety
Man Seriously Injured After Rollover Crash On LIE
The 30-year-old lost control of the car, causing it to roll over and crash into the woods. His passenger suffered from minor injuries.
HAUPPAUGE, NY - A Huntington Station man was seriously injured after crashing his car on the Long Island Expressway in Hauppauge on early Monday, according to Suffolk Police.
Hugo A. Chavez, 30, was driving a 2007 Honda sedan westbound on the LIE when he lost control of the car between exits 55 and 56 at 12:35 a.m.
The Honda rolled over repeatedly, ejecting Chavez into right lane of the roadway before crashing into the woods.
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Two bystanders pulled Chavez off the roadway.
Melqui Misael Chevez Rivas, 22, of Huntington Station, the front passenger in the Honda, stayed in the car until it came to rest.
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Chavez was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Chevez Rivas was transported by Hauppauge Ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
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