Crime & Safety
Truck Hits Gas Pump on 25A
Northport Mobil on Fort Salonga Road was shut down Monday afternoon after a truck hit a gas pump.
on Fort Salonga Road was shut down Monday afternoon after a pickup truck struck a gas pump.
Mobil employees said they heard a bang around 4:10 p.m. when the truck hit the pump after knocking over a road sign on the northern side of 25A, though no one witnessed the accident. Damage to both the pump and the truck was slight, suggesting a low speed of impact, said police, who worked with Mobil employees to check for any possible gas leaks.
The driver was conscious at the scene, though police said he may have lost consciousness while driving, possibly due to a stroke or seizure. He was transported to Huntington Hospital for treatment of injuries.
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No other cars were struck.
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