Crime & Safety

Driver Slams into Pole on Plainview Road

One-vehicle involved in crash; victim transported to NUMC.

The driver of an SUV suffered minor injuries after losing control of her vehicle on Plainview Road Tuesday afternoon and striking a utility pole.

The incident took place on Plainview Road at Fams Drive late Tuesday afternoon.

Nassau County police ambulance transported the woman to Nassau University Medical Center; her injuries were described as minor by authorities on the scene.

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Bethpage firefighters were called to the scene to secure the smoking vehicle, authorities said. Officials at LIPA were notified to secure the utility pole.


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