Crime & Safety

Car Accident Closes Down Hoffman Avenue

Update (12:15 p.m.): Hoffman Avenue has been reopened to traffic following the clearing of the accident.

Original Story (11:45 a.m.):
A car accident involving at least one vehicle has shut down East Hoffman Avenue at Wellwood Avenue.

Details were scarce but the crash reportedly occurred around 11:30 a.m.

A Chevrolet truck was damaged at the scene and required a flatbed truck to remove it.

Suffolk County Police and the Lindenhurst Fire Department responded to the scene.

There was no immediate word on any injuries sustained in the collision.


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