HEMPSTEAD, NY — New York State Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle collision that occurred on the Southern State Parkway westbound west of exit 20N.
Troopers responded to the scene at approximately 2:02 p.m. June 17 following reports of the crash.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2006 Nissan Sentra operated by a 31-year-old woman was traveling westbound on the Southern State Parkway when she attempted to avoid an unknown black vehicle.
The operator of the Nissan lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree before coming to rest in a wooded area.
The operator was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 4-year-old passenger was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to assist in the investigation.
The unknown black vehicle did not remain at the scene.
Investigators are working to identify the vehicle and its operator.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have additional information is asked to call the New York State Police at (631) 756-3300.
