Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown reopens after crash
Suffolk County police and Smithtown fire officials respond to a motor vehicle accident on Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown on Sunday, June 7, 2015. The accident resulted in Jericho Turnpike being closed in both directions. Credit: Joseph C. Sperber
Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown was closed for about six hours near Caleb Smith State Park after a motor vehicle crash Sunday night, Suffolk County police said.
Police said they responded to a 7:11 p.m. crash between Old Willets Path and Meadow Road, and the thoroughfare was reopened at 1:10 a.m. Monday. An unidentified person sustained serious injuries, police said.
Police said they are investigating and could not provide additional information.
Scott Eidler is a deputy editor for the towns department at Newsday. Scott has worked at Newsday since 2012 and previously covered municipal government and education.
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