The crash was reported at about 1:58 p.m. on Thursday, and police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
HAMPTON BAYS, NY - October 22, 2026
Southampton Town police said a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Ponquogue Avenue and Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays on Thursday. The pedestrian was flown by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital, and multiple injuries were reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Ponquogue Avenue and Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle
- Vehicles involved: One vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries reported; the pedestrian was airlifted to a hospital
- Responding agencies: Southampton Town police, Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance, Suffolk County Police Department
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
Police said a report about the crash came in at about 1:58 p.m. on Thursday. The pedestrian was crossing Ponquogue Avenue from the east side toward the west when, according to police, the driver turned left from Montauk Highway onto Ponquogue Avenue.
Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance treated the pedestrian at the scene. A Suffolk County Police Department helicopter then transported the pedestrian to Stony Brook University Hospital. According to police, the motorist stayed at the location and assisted the probe.
Police said the investigation is continuing. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and airlifted to a hospital. Multiple injuries were reported. The motorist did not leave the location and assisted investigators, according to reports. No ages were reported for either person.
Investigation Status
Southampton Town police are named as the agency handling the investigation, which police said is ongoing. Police said no criminality is suspected at this time. No cause or allegations have been officially reported.