Crime & Safety

Man Suffers Serious Leg Injury in East Northport Crash

The incident occurred Friday night, police say.

An East Northport man suffered a serious leg injury after police say he was involved in a single-vehicle crash Friday night.

According to authorities, Michael Preston, 55, was driving a 2010 Honda Element westbound on Bellerose Avenue in East Northport when he struck a guardrail at 10:05 p.m.

Preston was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.

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The vehicle was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Second Squad Detectives at (631) 854-8252.

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