An SUV smashed into the Centerport Fire Department building early Monday morning, May 18, trapping the driver inside the wrecked vehicle for more than an hour before firefighters were able to free them. The driver was conscious at the scene and was taken to Huntington Hospital with injuries that officials described as minor.
SUV Hit Tree Before Barreling Into Firehouse
According to News 12, fire officials said the crash started when the driver struck a tree on Centerport Road at about 2:19 a.m. A stuck accelerator then reportedly sent the SUV careening into the fire station at the intersection of Fort Salonga and Little Neck roads.
Fire crews spent more than an hour working to free the driver, using hydraulic tools to cut through the damaged vehicle while clearing debris and moving a nearby parked car out of the way. Suffolk County police said the driver’s injuries were minor and that no one else was hurt.
Neighbors Have Warned About This Corner For Years
For people who live near the junction of Route 25A (Fort Salonga Road) and Little Neck Road, this kind of crash is exactly what they have been worried about. Local residents have long flagged the intersection as awkward and accident-prone, particularly during protests over development proposed near the corner, as reported by the Times of Huntington‑Northport. Neighbors have described the steep angle where the roads meet as a chronic safety hazard that has repeatedly drawn attention from civic groups.
Town Inspectors Called To Check Station Damage
Once the scene was cleared, the Huntington Town building inspector was called in to assess structural damage to the firehouse, News 12 reported. Officials have not yet released further updates on the station’s condition or its operational status.
