3 People Injured, 1 Seriously, In Multi-Vehicle Crash On LIE: PD

According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place in the westbound lane of the LIE between Exit 68 and 69 in Manorville at about 10:05 p.m.

A 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Carlos Quezadamorocho, 25, of Southampton, and a 2024 Subaru Outback, driven by Elise Caren, 36, of Huntington, were involved in a minor collision; the two drivers pulled onto the right shoulder and the drivers got out to exchange information, police said. Next, a westbound 2022 Subaru Outback, driven by Mitchel Ashkanazy, 72, of Fairlawn, NJ, veered off the roadway and crashed into the rear of the 2024 Subaru, injuring both drivers and a passenger, police said.

Quezadamorocho was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries; Caren and her passenger, Andrew Senuta, 36, of Huntington, were transported to the same hospital with minor injuries, police said.

Ashkanazy was not injured, police said.

No charges were filed, and the three vehicles were impounded for safety checks, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.