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Shirley Today
By the People, for the People
Lexus Strikes 2 Vehicles On William Floyd Parkway, Driver Flees The Scene: Police
A 46-year-old man was inside one of the vehicles but was not hurt, Suffolk police say.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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A 2010 Lexus was headed southbound on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, New York when it struck a parked 2015 Hyundai and then a 2021 Ford with a 46-year-old man inside. The driver of the Lexus fled the scene after the incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday. The man in the Ford was not injured.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents can pose a significant threat to public safety, as drivers who flee the scene often do so to avoid responsibility for their actions. This case highlights the need for increased awareness and enforcement around such incidents, particularly on busy roads like William Floyd Parkway.
The details
According to Suffolk police, the 2010 Lexus was traveling southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just south of Flower Hill Drive, when it struck the parked 2015 Hyundai and then the 2021 Ford with the 46-year-old man inside. The driver of the Lexus then fled the scene following the incident.
- The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2026.
The players
2010 Lexus
The vehicle that struck the other two cars and whose driver fled the scene.
2015 Hyundai
The parked vehicle that was struck by the Lexus.
2021 Ford
The vehicle with a 46-year-old man inside that was struck by the Lexus.
46-year-old man
The individual who was inside the 2021 Ford at the time of the incident but was not injured.
What’s next
Police are still investigating the incident and searching for the driver of the Lexus who fled the scene.
The takeaway
This hit-and-run incident on William Floyd Parkway highlights the need for improved driver accountability and public safety measures on busy roads. Authorities will likely focus on identifying the Lexus driver and determining the circumstances that led them to flee the scene after causing the collision.
