Man severely injured in Hicksville crash
The driver of this car was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in critical condition after firefighters used hydraulic tools to free him from his mangled car. The accident occurred at the intersection of Barter Lane and Newbridge Road late this morning in Hicksville. (Nov. 13, 2011) Credit: Kevin Imm
A man was taken to Nassau University Medical Center with severe injuries after a two-car crash in Hicksville Sunday morning, Nassau County police reported.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided at Barter Lane and Newbridge Road at 10:43 a.m., authorities said.
The impact sent the two vehicles careening into the parking lot of a nearby Citgo gas station.
Hicksville Fire Department members used heavy rescue equipment to free the driver of the sedan from the wreckage, Hicksville Chief of Department Ed Korona said. Police did not identify the man, whose age was estimated to be about 22 or 23. He was taken to the hospital with severe trauma to his chest and head.
The driver of the pickup truck was shaken, but unhurt, authorities reported.
Police are investigating the incident.
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