A driver who fled from police at high speed for 45 minutes ended up falling 100 feet (30 meters) off a cliff on Long Island (NY) and miraculously survived, Hollywood production style.
On Monday, the car chase began when authorities in Southold responded to a call from domestic violencesaid to Newsday Suffolk County Police Chief Martin Flatley
The suspect fled and reached speeds of up to 100 mph while crossing back and forth on the eastern tip of Long Island. At one point, the driver turned onto Sound Road in Greenport, heading toward the water, and did not stop, police said.
“He never stopped, he never slowed down,” Flatley said. “He hit an embankment at the end of the street, flew off the cliff, left the beach and entered Long Island Sound.”
The car landed 3 to 5 feet into the water. Officers swooped in, pulled the driver out and arrested him, police said. Flatley said the man He complained of pain, but had no visible injuries.. Charges against him were pending, he said. NBC News. There were no details about the domestic violence situation that led to the persecution.
The authorities remember that there is zero tolerance for drivers who drive at excess speed and/or under the influence of alcohol and drugs..
Traffic accidents are a great challenge in New York and In many cases the drivers flee. This despite “Vision Zero” road safety plan created in 2014 by then-new Mayor Bill de Blasio, who promised to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists with a goal of zero deaths for this year 2024.
In December Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Angelica Law”, intended to keep drivers with prior suspensions off the road by felony charging repeat offenders who operate vehicles after committing five or more traffic violations that resulted in suspensions or revocations.
2024-04-10 15:11:00
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