Officer Hospitalized After High-Speed Crash on Long Island Expressway
A Long Island police officer was hospitalized in the ICU following a Sunday night crash when the driver of a speeding Mustang clipped the cop and sent his cruiser flipping off the highway, according to county officials.
Pursuit Begins in Brentwood
The police pursuit started in Brentwood around 6 p.m. when the Mustang driver reportedly raced down Westbound Long Island Expressway past the officer who was in the middle of a traffic stop, Suffolk County Police said.
High-Speed Chase
The Mustang driver was allegedly driving at speeds close to 100 mph.
Officer’s Cruiser Flips Off the Road
Officer Brendon Gallagher chased after the Mustang when its driver “sideswiped” his cruiser, causing it to flip off the road and strike a tree. First responders took 30 minutes to extricate the officer from the wreckage, during which Gallagher was reportedly bleeding badly.
Officer’s Condition
Gallagher was transported by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital where he remained on a ventilator Monday after receiving 25 units of blood during surgery.
Mustang Driver Arrested
Cory Fisher, the alleged driver of the Mustang, also crashed. Police said he struck a light pole and was arrested by an off-duty Nassau County Police officer who happened to be passing by at the time. Officials said Fisher had been on probation for a weapons conviction in Queens.
Arraignment Scheduled
Fisher was scheduled for arraignment on Monday. Attorney information for Fisher was not immediately known.
Officer’s Previous Incident
Gallagher, an officer on the force for almost three years, was one of two cops stabbed almost exactly two years ago after responding to a menacing call at a condo complex in Medford.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers on a daily basis. Our thoughts are with Officer Gallagher and his family as he recovers from his injuries.
FAQs
Q: What was the speed of the Mustang driver?
A: The Mustang driver was allegedly driving at speeds close to 100 mph.
Q: How many units of blood did Officer Gallagher receive during surgery?
A: Officer Gallagher received 25 units of blood during surgery.
Q: What was the condition of Officer Gallagher after the crash?
A: Officer Gallagher was hospitalized in the ICU and remained on a ventilator Monday after receiving 25 units of blood during surgery.
Q: Who arrested the Mustang driver?
A: The Mustang driver was arrested by an off-duty Nassau County Police officer who happened to be passing by at the time.
Q: What was the alleged driver’s previous conviction?
A: The alleged driver, Cory Fisher, had been on probation for a weapons conviction in Queens.
