Crime & Safety

Man Ejected From Jeep in Port Jefferson Station Crash

BREAKING: The crash occurred Wednesday night, police say.

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY– A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash in Port Jefferson Station Wednesday night, Suffolk Police said.

According to police, Brian Carter, of Rocky Point, was driving a 1975 Jeep west on Route 347 when he attempted a left-hand turn onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road at about 8:20 p.m. The Jeep was struck by a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban that was traveling east on Route 347.

Carter was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious head injuries. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. The driver of the Chevrolet, 24-year-old Zachary Pisoni, of Medford, was not injured.

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Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks and the investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

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