Crime & Safety

Mattituck Man Airlifted Following Sound Avenue Crash

Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash on Sound Avenue that occurred early Friday night.

A Mattituck man remains in serious condition after he was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center following a car crash on Sound Avenue early Friday morning.

According to , Jared Smith, 29, lost control of a 2001 Chevrolet while driving on Sound Avenue in the vicinity of Church Lane. Police responded around 2 a.m. and found that Smith had struck a tree.

He was airlifted via Suffolk County Police Department helicopter.

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Police said there were no witnesses, so the crash remains under investigation until they can speak with Smith.

"We're waiting to hear from the hospital," said Det. David Freeborn.

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