Patrice Huntley Massapequa Obituary – Car Accident: Family killed in Sunrise Highway crash were on their way to celebrate his son’s birthday and his recent job promotion.
In a tragic incident on a Long Island highway, three individuals have lost their lives while five others have sustained injuries. According to authorities, the cause of the devastating collision was attributed to a speeding vehicle that collided with multiple cars.
The 911 call reporting the crash was received at approximately 7:30 p.m. In Massapequa, on Sunday, authorities reported that firefighters were seen at the scene of an incident on the Sunrise Highway. Video footage captured the moment as they gathered around an overturned car that had suffered significant damage. In a challenging situation, first responders found themselves attending to multiple cars, requiring them to resort to cutting into the metal of one vehicle in order to gain access.
The cause of the crash remains unclear at this time. However, according to detectives, the incident occurred as all the vehicles involved were heading west in the vicinity of a shopping center. Specifically, two cars had come to a halt at a red light in the center lane. In a tragic incident, a 32-year-old driver operating a Hyundai collided with the rear end of a vehicle containing six family members, comprising a father, his children, and a grandchild. The driver was reportedly traveling at a significantly high speed at the time of the collision.
In a dramatic turn of events, the family’s vehicle collided with a Chevrolet Malibu, operated by an 83-year-old man, before ultimately flipping over and striking yet another car.
In a tragic incident, the victim of the first car collision has been identified as 60-year-old Patrice Huntley from Flushing, Queens. Authorities confirmed this unfortunate news during a press conference held on Monday afternoon. Tragically, a 13-year-old girl named Hannah was declared deceased at the location, while her 10-year-old brother, Jeremiah, was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he was also pronounced deceased.
In a distressing turn of events, Huntley’s 6-year-old granddaughter and one of his children, an 18-year-old, have been admitted to the hospital and are currently fighting for their lives. Nassau Police Det. Capt. Steve Fitzpatrick has described their condition as critical, with both individuals suffering from severe internal injuries, including a brain bleed. In another development concerning the children of Huntley, it has been reported that a 14-year-old has sustained injuries to their back and ribs. However, there is some positive news as it is anticipated that the individual will survive.
According to police, Huntley and his family were involved in a collision while on their way to celebrate the father’s new job by getting ice cream. An 83-year-old driver in front of them sustained injuries and was subsequently treated at the hospital before being discharged.
