New York

Jacklyn Smoljan Killed in Accident at Long Island Expressway in Yaphank, NY

Published on: May 5, 2023

Date of Accident
May 4, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Jacklyn Smoljan
Type of Accident
Commercial Bus
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Long Island Expressway, Yaphank, NY, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a woman and child at Long Island Expressway in Yaphank, NY on May 4th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. According to investigators, a minibus was turned left on the expressway service before it was struck by a Nissan Sentra. The operator of the Sentra, identified as 31-year-old Jacklyn Smoljan, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Smoljan's 1-year-old child was taken to an area hospital with injuries she later died from. Two occupants on the bus had non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Long Island Police
Vehicles Involved
Minibus, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Long Island Expressway
Injuries Sustained

Passenger car, mini-bus

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Sentra collided with a mini-bus

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