Late-Night Crash Seriously Injures East Hampton Woman

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:46

April 25, 2024

UPDATE, May 2: Judith Santiago-Martinez was still hospitalized and in critical condition as of Wednesday, May 1, according to a spokesman for Stony Brook University Hospital.

ORIGINALLY, April 25: A 27-year-old East Hampton woman was injured overnight when she crashed her car into a tree on Three Mile Harbor-Hog Creek Road, East Hampton Town police said Thursday morning.

Judith Santiago-Martinez was taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Ms. Santiago-Martinez was driving a 2024 Toyota 4Runner in the northbound lane when she crossed over into the southbound lane, veered off the road, and struck a tree near Marina Lane. A nearby resident called the police after hearing the crash at around 2 a.m. Thursday.

Police impounded the vehicle for a safety check. The accident is still under investigation, and police have asked anyone with additional information to call the department at 631-537-7575.

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