Man Seriously Injured in Lindenhurst Crash

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a man in Lindenhurst.

An 84-year-old man was operating a 2020 Hyundai southbound on Straight Path when he attempted to make a left turn onto 31st Street, colliding with a 2010 Chrysler being operated by Juan Melendez-Sandoval at 1:14 p.m.

The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious physical injuries. Melendez-Sandoval, 34, of Farmingdale, was taken to the same hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Both the Hyundai and the Chrysler were impounded for safety checks.

Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.