Crime & Safety
Driver Loses Control, Ends up on LIRR Tracks
No injuries were reported, and train was able to stop in time.
Photos and information courtesy of Scott McInnes
A driver who was apparently cut off lost control of her vehicle Friday and struck the third rail of the LIRR tracks at West Broadway in Hewlett, according to a witness.
The driver was unharmed, and was helped out of her vehicle by the witness.
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A Jamaica-bound train coming through stopped before hitting the car. Nassau County and MTA police were on the scene and removed the vehicle.
A few weeks ago, a LIRR train struck an SUV that ended up on the track.
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