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Shirley Today
By the People, for the People
Woman Critically Injured In Shirley Parkway Crash
Two-vehicle collision at William Floyd Parkway intersection leaves 56-year-old driver hospitalized.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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A 56-year-old woman was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Flower Hill Drive and William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, New York. The woman was driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica eastbound when her vehicle was struck by a southbound 2023 Jeep. She was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries, while the 55-year-old Jeep driver suffered minor injuries.
Why it matters
Intersections like this one on William Floyd Parkway are known to be high-risk areas for collisions, especially with the mix of commuter and local traffic. This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and driver awareness at dangerous intersections to prevent serious accidents.
The details
According to Suffolk County Police, the crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, February 16th. The woman driving the Chrysler Pacifica was traveling eastbound on Flower Hill Drive when her vehicle was struck by the southbound Jeep at the intersection with William Floyd Parkway. Both drivers were transported to NYU Langone-Suffolk hospital, with the woman in critical condition and the Jeep driver sustaining minor injuries. The vehicles were impounded for a safety check, and detectives from the Seventh Squad are investigating the incident.
- The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026.
The players
56-year-old woman
The driver of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica who was critically injured in the crash.
55-year-old Shirley man
The driver of the 2023 Jeep who suffered minor injuries in the collision.
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad
The detectives investigating the two-vehicle crash.
What’s next
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are continuing their investigation into the crash and will determine if any charges will be filed.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of driver safety and awareness, especially at high-risk intersections like the one on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. Improved infrastructure, signage, and traffic calming measures may be needed to prevent similar serious accidents in the future.
