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Woman Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash During Winter Storm

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By Published: March 15 2017

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman in Mastic Beach last night.

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Detectives believe icy roads may be a contributing factor in the crash. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-854-8752.

Mastic Beach, NY - March 15, 2017 - Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman in Mastic Beach last night.

Melissa Loiacono was driving a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee southbound on Mastic Road, south of Mastic Beach Road, when her vehicle left the road and struck a tree at 8:44 p.m.

Loiacono, 26, of Shirley, was transported by Mastic Beach Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue for treatment of serious injuries.

The investigation is continuing. Detectives believe icy roads may be a contributing factor in the crash. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-854-8752.