The Public Information Office reports the details of an Auto Accident that occurred on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm in Massapequa.
According to Police, Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) Officers stopped a 2005 Audi and exited their unmarked patrol vehicle to conduct a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. The stop occurred on the eastbound side of Sunrise Highway near East Chestnut Street. While conducting the investigation, a male, 76, in another vehicle, a 2021 Honda struck the rear of the parked police unit. This caused the police vehicle to strike both officers before colliding with the parked 2005 Audi. Both officers sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. The operator of the Honda was also transported to a local area hospital for evaluation. There is no criminality involved and no further injuries were reported.