Old Country Road [9-29-13]

Around noon on September 29th, the Westbury Fire Department along with various Nassau County Police units were requested to respond forthwith to a car versus tree in front of the Source Mall on Old Country Road. Upon the arrival of first responders there was still one person trapped inside the vehicle out of a total of three occupants. Westbury [Heavy] Rescue 964 immediately arrived on the scene and put various tools into operation to free the trapped driver. NCPD ESU 2420 was also on the scene and assisted in the extensive extrication process. Once removed the driver was transported to Winthrop Hospital by County Ambulance 2386. The other two victims inside the car were transported to the County Medical Center with serious injuries which they later succumbed to. There was only one vehicle involved in the accident and the Third Precinct Squad was notified to the scene to investigate the cause of the crash. During the operation Westbury Engine 966 stretched and charged one line for precautionary measures. Once the aided were removed and transported all fire department units were released from the scene. Westbury units were under the command of Assistant Chief Bartunek [9602]. The eastbound lanes of Old Country Road remained closed during the investigation process.