Crime & Safety

3 Car Accident on Shore Road Thursday

The accident took place after one driver ran a red light, police say.

Rescuers responded to an accident on Shore Road and Manorhaven Blvd, on Thursday at approximately 3:15 p.m. 

According to Assistant Chief James Salerno, there were three cars involved.

"Apparently one of the two main vehicles involved ran a red light," he said, adding that at this time he was unable to determine which vehicle ran the light.

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One woman had to be extricated from her vehicle by the Port Washington Fire Department.

"Apparently, the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening," Salerno said.

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Traffic was blocked from Manorhaven Blvd. to Soundview Dr., according to one eye witness.  

Rescuers "deserve a big 'kudos' for what they did in getting that woman out of her vehicle," she said. 


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