Two-Vehicle Property Damage Crash on Route 135 to Southern State

Two-Vehicle Property Damage Crash on Route 135 to Southern State. 2 vehicles. on exit 4e state route 135 northbound to southern stpkwy eastbound. May 15, 2026.

Updated May 16, 2026
MODERATE INCIDENT
2 vehicles
Reported
Updated
Source
Nysp

Map showing incident location at 40.7800, -73.3000 Incident location, Long Island

What Happened

A two-vehicle accident resulting in property damage occurred Friday, May 15, 2026, on Exit 4E of State Route 135 northbound leading to the Southern State Parkway eastbound ramp in Long Island, according to available traffic reports.

The collision involved two vehicles, though specific details about the types of vehicles, the exact time of the incident, and the circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear at this time. The severity of the accident has been classified as moderate, suggesting significant vehicle damage but no apparent serious injuries.

Information about the drivers involved, including their names, ages, and hometowns, has not been released. The specific cause of the collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the incident are still being determined.

Emergency response details, including which agencies responded to the scene and how long the cleanup took, were not immediately available. The extent of property damage to both vehicles involved has not been disclosed.

Location & Road Context

The accident occurred at a critical junction where Route 135 northbound traffic merges onto the Southern State Parkway eastbound. This interchange area, known as Exit 4E, connects the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (Route 135) to one of Long Island’s major east-west corridors.

According to Long Island Traffic records, this specific location has had at least one recorded incident, making it a point of interest for traffic monitoring. The convergence of multiple traffic flows at highway interchanges often creates challenging driving conditions, particularly during peak travel times when vehicles are merging and changing lanes.

Broader Impact

Property damage accidents at major highway interchanges like this one can create temporary traffic disruptions as vehicles are moved from travel lanes and debris is cleared. While no injuries appear to have resulted from this particular incident, the moderate severity classification suggests both vehicles likely required towing, potentially affecting traffic flow during the cleanup process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I'm in a car accident on Long Island?

Call 911 immediately if anyone is injured or if the vehicles can't be moved safely off the roadway. Stay at the scene — leaving the scene of an accident with injuries is a crime under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §600. Exchange license, registration, and insurance information with every other driver involved. Take photographs of every vehicle, the position of the vehicles before they're moved, all license plates, the road surface, traffic signs, and any visible injuries. Get the names and phone numbers of every witness — police often won't capture bystander witnesses on their own. Seek medical attention within 24 hours even if you feel fine; soft-tissue injuries and concussions can take a day or two to present, and a delayed medical visit weakens an injury claim. In Nassau County, NCPD responds outside of incorporated villages. In Suffolk County, SCPD covers the five western towns; East End towns have their own forces. New York State Police Troop L responds to accidents on state highways across both counties.

How long do I have to file a no-fault claim in New York?

Thirty days. New York Insurance Law §5102 requires you to file a Personal Injury Protection (PIP/no-fault) application with the insurer of the vehicle you were in (or, if you were a pedestrian or cyclist, with the insurer of the striking vehicle) within 30 days of the accident. Missing the 30-day deadline can void your no-fault benefits — that's up to $50,000 in medical bills and 80% of lost wages (capped at $2,000/month) per injured person. The form is the NF-2 application; your insurance carrier provides it on request. New York no-fault is a true PIP system: it pays regardless of who caused the crash.

How long do I have to sue after a Long Island car accident?

Three years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims under CPLR §214(5). Wrongful death claims have a two-year deadline under EPTL §5-4.1. If a government entity is involved (a county vehicle, a road defect on a state highway, a defective traffic signal, a county bus), you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days under General Municipal Law §50-e — that's a non-negotiable jurisdictional deadline, and missing it usually bars the claim entirely. Property-damage-only claims have the same three-year clock. The clock starts on the day of the accident, not the day you discover the full extent of an injury.

How do I get a copy of the police accident report?

If local police responded to the scene, the report is filed under an MV-104A form. In New York State, you can request a copy through the DMV at https://dmv.ny.gov/vehicle-safety/get-copy-accident-report (roughly $7 online, $10 by mail) once the responding agency has uploaded it to the state system, which usually takes 5-10 business days. NCPD and SCPD also have their own direct-request processes through the precinct that responded. If you weren't injured but the property damage exceeded $1,000, New York VTL §605 requires you (the driver) to file your own MV-104 report with the DMV within 10 days regardless of whether police responded.

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