First Days of U.S. Open Marred by Traffic Gridlock Unrelated to the Event Itself

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Southampton, New York
County Road 39
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Southampton New York in Southampton, New York: A vehicle traveling westbound on County Road 39 near Shrubland Road lost control and cartwheeled off the roadway, trapping an occupant who was badly injured. Emergency crews responded and transported the victim to a medevac helicopter in Southampton Village. The crash blocked the westbound lanes for more than two hours, causing widespread gridlock throughout Southampton Village.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

First Days of U.S. Open Marred by Traffic Gridlock Unrelated to the Event Itself | U.S. Open | 27east.com

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