Mary Burns injured in Central Islip pedestrian crash, police say

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Mary Burns injured in Central Islip pedestrian crash, police say

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — October 26, 2026 A 79-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Jeep Wrangler at the intersection of Hawthorne Avenue and East Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip, Suffolk County, according to police.

Authorities said Carlos Vicente, 53, of Central Islip, was driving a 2021 Jeep Wrangler southbound on Hawthorne Avenue when he turned left onto Suffolk Avenue and struck the pedestrian, identified as Mary Burns.

Burns was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries. Vicente was not injured in the collision.

The Jeep was impounded for a safety inspection as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.


PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

The Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Squad is investigating the collision. Authorities have not released further details about the factors that may have contributed to the incident.

Candice Bond, an attorney and national legal analyst, has discussed the importance of independent investigations in pedestrian accident cases. In cases such as this, investigators may need to examine vehicle damage, roadway conditions, visibility, witness accounts and other available evidence to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision.

A thorough investigation can help establish how the crash occurred and whether negligence contributed to the pedestrian’s injuries. The findings may also help determine whether any party bears legal responsibility.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

Accident Injury News will continue to follow developments as additional information becomes available.


PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Depending on the investigation’s findings, Burns may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim if negligence contributed to the crash.

Stefano Formica, an attorney and national legal analyst, has highlighted the importance of protecting injured individuals’ rights during the claims process. In cases such as this, a legal review may help identify potentially responsible parties, evaluate available insurance coverage and determine which damages may be recoverable.

Compensation in an eligible personal injury case may include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income and other documented losses associated with the injuries. The availability and amount of any recovery depend on the evidence, applicable law and the specific circumstances of the case.

An attorney can also help an injured person understand insurance procedures and evaluate settlement offers before making decisions about a potential claim.


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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