What Happened
A two-vehicle hit-and-run crash was reported on the Meadowbrook State Parkway on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, according to a New York State Police incident record. One vehicle left the scene after the collision. New York State Police are investigating.
The crash carries a moderate severity rating. Beyond the two-vehicle involvement and the hit-and-run classification, State Police have not released the exact milepost, direction of travel, time of day, vehicle types, or the identities of those involved as of this report.
No injury count or injury severity detail has been confirmed by NYSP. No charges or arrests have been publicly announced in connection with this incident.
Location & Road Context
The Meadowbrook State Parkway runs north-south through Nassau County, connecting the Southern State Parkway to Jones Beach State Park. It is a limited-access state parkway under New York State Police jurisdiction. For more on crashes along this corridor, see our Meadowbrook State Parkway incidents page.
Broader Impact
Wednesday’s crash is the fifth hit-and-run incident logged by New York State Police on the Meadowbrook State Parkway since July 11, 2026. The prior four — on July 11, August 9, August 26, and September 3 — were all rated moderate severity. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600, a driver who leaves the scene of a crash involving personal injury faces a felony charge carrying up to four years in prison.
This report will be updated when New York State Police release additional details, including the location, time, identities of those involved, and any arrest information.