HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a three-vehicle crash in Hauppauge that left one woman seriously injured.
Police said the crash happened at about 9:46 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on Route 347 at Route 111.
According to police, Marta Pineda, 45, of Brentwood, was driving a 2008 Acura SUV eastbound on Route 347 when she attempted what police described as an illegal left turn northbound onto Route 111. The Acura struck a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, causing the Toyota to hit a 2020 Hyundai sedan.
The Toyota passenger, Nancy Garcia, 68, of Lake Grove, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
The Toyota driver, Raymond Garcia, 68, of Lake Grove, was also taken to Stony Brook with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Pineda was treated for minor injuries. The Hyundai driver, Matthew Wu, 29, of Lake Grove, was not injured.
Police said all three vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
Pineda received several summonses, including one for improper turn. A summons is an allegation and does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Fourth Squad detectives are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information about the crash to call 631-854-8452.