Putnam Sheriff: Nassau County Man Injured 2 In Car Suicide Attempt

PATTERSON, NY — A man from Nassau County, New York — who, police allege, deliberately drove into another car at high speed — faces felony charges in Putnam County.

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville said the 3-car crash happened Thursday.

The 29-year-old ran away after causing the crash, which injured the drivers of the other two vehicles. Caught by sheriff's deputies, the man said his actions were intentional efforts to kill himself, according to police.

Speeding south on Route 22, he drove into another southbound car with considerable force and impact, which caused this second vehicle to then collide with a third vehicle that was temporarily stopped along the southbound shoulder.

The other drivers were the sole occupants in their vehicles. Both were transported to Danbury Hospital for medical attention to injuries incurred in the collision.

The Long Island man had no apparent or alleged injuries.

He was transported to Putnam Hospital Center, where he was examined by a Sheriff’s Office Drug Recognition Expert who assessed drug and/or alcohol issues and determined they were not factors. He was also evaluated regarding medical and mental health concerns.

He was subsequently arrested on charges of Felony Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Misdemeanor Reckless Driving, and Criminally Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Automobile Accident, in addition to multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

He was being held at Putnam Hospital Center for mental health evaluation and is required to appear in Patterson Town Court for arraignment on these charges at a future date.