Crime & Safety

Morning Accident Ties Up Wainscott Traffic

Driver sent to the hospital after car hits truck on Montauk Highway.

Thursday morning rush-hour eastbound traffic in Wainscott was backlogged on Montauk Highway due to an accident that has now been cleared. 

A Volvo reportedly hit a truck near Wainscott Stone Road at about 8:10 a.m. The driver of the Volvo was sent to Southampton Hospital for her injuries. 

was on scene, as well as ambulance personnel. 

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Police left the scene at about 8:50 a.m., and traffic was moving better. 


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