RSS 2.0 FeedThursday, January 26, 2012, Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Car careens into creek from expressway
Driver loses control of car.
by Jack Healy
The Seaford Fire Department was alerted to a “car in the creek” off the westbound exit ramp of the southbound Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway at Merrick Road. The driver of the car, Richie Walker, 42, of Saint Regis Street, Wantagh, who was alone at the time of the accident, lost control of his car as it came down the exit ramp and traveled down 35 feet to the creek below. Rescuers from the fire department had to maneuver down the steep embankment to reach the driver.
The car was partially submerged in the creek as rescuers worked to stabilize him and bring him up the embankment to an awaiting Seaford FD ambulance which transported him to Nassau University Medical Center for treatment.
According to police reports, after being treated Mr. Walker was released into police custody for Driving While Intoxicated.