Police: Head-on collision temporarily closed Nassau Expressway; 4 injured

All occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospitals.

News 12 Staff

Jul 27, 2025, 9:56 PM

Updated 4 hr ago

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A head-on crash in Inwood that left several injured early Sunday morning shut down the Nassau Expressway for several hours, Nassau police say.
Emergency crews responded to a call at 4:18 a.m. for a car fire on Nassau Expressway and Burnside Avenue.
Upon arrival, it was revealed to be a head-on crash between a 2012 Sprinter van and a 2016 Honda sedan.
According to detectives, the van, travelling northbound, had one occupant who sustained minor injuries.
The Honda, traveling southbound, had three occupants – two who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and one who sustained minor injuries.
All occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospitals.