Mom who lost legs after being hit by driver shares story

Daijonee Vanderveer, 37, lost her legs in the incident, but says she's thankful for not losing her life.

• Mar 8, 2023

New York State Police Trooper Dies 3 Years After Serious Crash On Long Island Expressway

Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher was severely injured as he assisted a disabled motorist on an overpass connecting the LIE to the Sagtikos Parkway on Dec. 18, 2017.

• Mar 27, 2021

NY State Trooper In Serious Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle On Exit Ramp From LIE

Authorities say the trooper was putting out flares to warn oncoming traffic about a disabled motorist when a vehicle came around the corner and struck him. 

• Dec 18, 2017

Father-Daughter Team Rescues Man, 85, From Burning Car On Long Island

Two complete strangers were credited Tuesday with saving a Long Island man's life, after they pulled him from his burning car.

• Jun 17, 2014

Suffolk County Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver

Police on Long Island are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver after his car had broken down.

• Apr 1, 2012

Good Samaritan Stops NYPD Officer Arrested For DUI On Long Island

Eric Minkoff, 32, said he never imagined he'd one day be responsible for saving the lives of countless drivers.

• Dec 8, 2011