Smithtown, NY – Fatal Head-on Crash at Middle Country Rd & Hwy Pl

Smithtown, NY (June 27, 2024) – One person was killed and another was injured after a head-on collision in the Smithtown area on Thursday, June 27. The incident was reported at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Highway Place late that night, around 9:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that Michael Bittleman of East Northport was driving a Nissan on Middle Country Road when he was involved in a deadly crash. 

The Nissan crashed head-on with an oncoming Mercedez-Benz. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Bittleman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Mercedez, 63-year-old John Zeumer of St. James, was transferred by ambulance to a local hospital in serious condition. 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. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Head-on Collisions in New York

A head-on crash is always unexpected. You can be driving down the road when someone enters your traffic lane, coming head-on to you. These impacts are known to result in serious and even fatal injuries. According to recent findings, these crashes have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate, considerably higher than other types of accidents. Despite making up less than 2 percent of crashes in the United States, head-on impacts contribute to over 10 percent of national roadway fatalities. It can be hard to recover on your own after a crash, and you should always work closely with a competent legal team to get the most out of your case. 

You never want to take any chances with your recovery after a crash. Only a competent Smithtown car accident lawyer can fight for the compensation you are owed. Contact the offices of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case and let our well-versed lawyers handle your claim while you recover physically and emotionally from your crash.