In addition, a motorcyclist who was also attempting to avoid the crash sustained non-life-threatening injuries after hitting debris from the accident. The Southern State Parkway was closed in the area early on Tuesday because of the crash, but lanes were reopened about five hours after the collision. And in 2018, dozens of Long Island high school students were injured after their charter bus struck a bridge overpass, shearing off much of the roof. Experts have noted that the Southern State Parkway’s structure was designed for a time when fewer vehicles were traveling at slower speeds. We’re not talking about facts and figures, we’re talking about people who are critically injured or dying.”Arielle Dollinger contributed reporting.

Source: New York Times September 15, 2020 19:39 UTC