Investigation Underway After Fiery Car Accident Resulted In Three Fatalities In Long Island
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (June 2, 2025) – At least three people have tragically died in a Long Island car accident after an SUV burst into flames on Stymus Avenue.
Long Island police officials are saying that the accident took place around 1 AM on Sunday. An SUV was traveling down the road when it collided with a tree.
The force of the impact caused the SUV to burst into flames. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
Sadly, three people died due to the severe nature of their injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island Car Accidents
Speeding remains one of the most common causes of car accidents. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2023, speeding-related deaths decreased by 3.1%, the second consecutive annual improvement. The percentage of deaths involving speeding (29%) is above the historic low set in 2019, when 26% of deaths involved speeding.” Several other factors could contribute to a car accident.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Drunk driving
Drivers must exercise care in order to avoid causing collisions with other vehicles. They must continuously scan the road ahead of them. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that leaves their lane of traffic and collides with a fixed object. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident.
- A police report of the incident should be created.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- An experienced attorney should be contacted.
Depending on the facts of any case, liability for a car accident could extend beyond any driver. The company that created a car could potentially be held at fault. This is particularly true if a vehicle catches fire after a car accident. The family of any person who died in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to all of the families who lost loved ones in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Long Island car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
