A crash sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries and shut down the Long Island Expressway in Syosset for hours today.

Police say an 83-year-old man stopped his vehicle in the HOV lane of the eastbound LIE near exit 43 after getting a flat tire. A car driven by a 53-year-old man collided with the stopped car, and a car driven by a 36-year-old hit the second car.

The 82-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where he is listed in serious condition. The 52-year-old man was treated at a hospital and released. The driver of the third vehicle did not suffer any injuries.

Police said there did not appear to be any criminality involved in the incident.

For extended Chopper 12 footage over the scene, watch the clip to the left or click News 12 Extra on Optimum TV channel 612.