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Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
Two 19-year-old women from Levittown were killed Friday night when the BMW they were passengers in crashed into a tree and building in Hicksville, Nassau County police said. The two victims were both residents of Levittown, according to authorities.
The fatal crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Old Country Road in the vicinity of Sterling Place in Hicksville, Nassau County police said. Detectives reported that a 23-year-old male driver was operating a 2026 white BMW sedan, traveling westbound on Old Country Road when he lost control of the vehicle.
According to police, the BMW crossed over into oncoming traffic lanes before striking a tree. The impact sent the vehicle into a nearby building, causing catastrophic damage. The sequence of the collision - first hitting the tree, then the building - resulted in severe trauma for the passengers, police said.
Both female passengers suffered severe trauma from the impact and were pronounced dead at the scene, Nassau County police reported. The 23-year-old driver survived the crash and was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment, though police have not released details about the extent of his injuries or his current condition.
Police have not disclosed the driver’s identity or whether charges are pending. The investigation into what caused the driver to lose control of the 2026 BMW remains ongoing, according to Nassau County police detectives.
Location & Road Context
Old Country Road in Hicksville is a major east-west thoroughfare that runs through multiple Nassau County communities, serving as a key connector between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The crash site near Sterling Place is in a mixed-use area of Hicksville that features both residential properties and small businesses.
The stretch of Old Country Road where the collision occurred typically sees steady traffic flow throughout the evening hours, with drivers traveling between various Long Island communities. The presence of trees and buildings close to the roadway in this section of Hicksville created the dangerous scenario where the BMW struck both a tree and structure after crossing into oncoming traffic lanes.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Nassau County police detectives continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal crash. Authorities have not yet announced whether the 23-year-old driver will face criminal charges related to the deaths of the two passengers, though the investigation remains active.
Police have not released information about potential contributing factors such as speed, impairment, or mechanical failure that may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The driver’s medical evaluation at the hospital may provide investigators with additional information as they work to determine the cause of the tragedy.
Updates
- Aug 24, 2026: Additional reporting merged into this article: “Car Crashes Into Center Moriches Overpass Overturns After Driver Falls Asleep” (source)