New York

Derrick Louis Injured in Accident at Long Island Expressway in Hauppauge, NY

Published on: July 13, 2021

Date of Accident
July 9, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Derrick Louis
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Interstate 495, Hauppauge, NY, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at Long Island Expressway in Hauppauge, NY on July 9th, 2021. Police say the incident involved a passenger sedan and box truck collided under unclear circumstances. The sedan is said to have veered from the road into the woods before crashing into a tree. 24-year-old Derrick Louis was hospitalized in critical condition. A passenger was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Long Island Expressway
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box truck collided with a passenger car before the car veered from the road into the woods and struck a tree

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