Teen driver, 17, critically injured in single-car crash in Central Islip

Suffolk police investigate a single-vehicle crash that critically injured a teenager... — Suffolk police investigate a single-vehicle crash that critically injured a teenager in Central Islip on Monday. Credit: Paul Mazza

By Maureen Mullarkeymaureen.mullarkey@newsday.comUpdated July 2, 2024

A teenager was critically injured after he lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole in Central Islip Monday night, Suffolk police said.

The 17-year-old, of Central Islip, was driving north in a 2010 Honda Civic on Lowell Avenue between Satinwood and East Sycamore streets about 10:15 p.m. when he crossed into the southbound lane, leaving the roadway and striking a utility pole.

He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he is in critical condition, police said.

The Honda was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

By Maureen Mullarkey

maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com

Maureen Mullarkey is a breaking news reporter at Newsday. She previously worked as a reporter for Patch, where she covered a range of Long Island stories on topics such as the Diocese of Rockville Centre bankruptcy and the Babylon School District abuse scandals.

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