Car Strikes Tree on Montauk Highway, Minor Injuries

January 12, 2026 | West Islip, NY

A vehicle collided with a tree on Montauk Highway in West Islip around 4:16 p.m. on Jan. 12. Emergency dispatch reports indicate the crash happened at 619 Montauk Hwy. First responders found no entrapment and provided on-scene treatment for minor injuries before transporting those affected to a nearby hospital. Specific details about the injuries are not yet available.

Motor Vehicle Accident car vs tree w/ inj (-) Entrapment Emergency Medical Services treating for Transporting to Hospital.

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