Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Driver, 15, seriously hurt in Central Islip crash

Police say a 15-year-old boy, whose identity was

Photo credit: James Carbone | Police say a 15-year-old boy, whose identity was not released, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital after a crash with a National Grid truck and another car at the intersection of Brier Street and Route 111. (Nov. 28, 2012)

A 15-year-old driver was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Central Islip on Wednesday after he took his mother's car keys without permission and went for a drive, Suffolk police said.

"Basically, his mom was at work and he managed to find the keys and went for a joy ride," Det. Lt. Matt Sullivan, the Third Squad commander, said.

The teen was still hospitalized in serious...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Follow Suffolk news on social media

Follow Newsday on Twitter

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs