West Islip, NY – Three Hurt in Head-on Crash on Sunrise Hwy
West Islip, NY (July 15, 2024) – Three people were injured following a head-on collision in the West Islip area of Long Island on Sunday, July 14. The accident was reported on the Sunrise Highway Service Road near Malts Avenue late that night, around 9:35 p.m. Local reports indicated that 40-year-old Jimmy Graham of Central Islip was driving a 2014 Audi A8 westbound in the eastbound lanes when he collided head-on with an eastbound 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Graham was ejected from the Audi in the impact. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, and the victim was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for the treatment of critical injuries. A passenger in the Jeep, 32-year-old Chelsea Zamzam of East Northport, was also transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the Jeep, 43-year-old Bryan Zamzam also of East Northport, was taken by ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore in serious condition. Both vehicles were impounded. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Head-on Collisions in New York
A head-on crash can take you by complete surprise. When someone gets into your traffic lane, you are at risk of being hit head-on. It is well known that these collisions can cause severe or even fatal injuries. Recent research indicates that the fatality rate from these crashes is around 56 percent, which is significantly higher than that of other kinds of crashes. Head-on collisions account for approximately 10 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States, even though they constitute less than 2 percent of all collisions. It can be challenging to recover on your own after a crash. You should always collaborate closely with an experienced West Islip car accident lawyer to achieve the fullest recovery possible. Contact the offices today at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case.
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