In addition, Eyewitness News obtained photos of a car that flipped over at the intersection just one month before last July's tragic crash and found that two people also died at the intersection in 1997. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and MORE: 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. The complaint alleges, among other things, thatBrianna Maglios devastating injuries were due to the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, and gross negligence of the Incorporated Village of Quogue, Police officerGennaro Descalo, theQuoguePolice Department, the County ofSuffolkin owning, operating, designing, creating, controlling and/or maintaining the aforesaid roadway; in failing to timely install traffic-calming devices, measures and/or technology for east and westbound traffic that would control the speed of vehicles before and at that known dangerous curve. If, at any time, you have difficulty using this website, please contact us. The fatal accident that took five lives and seriously injured another person last year was an enormous tragedy for the victims and their families, as well as for their friends and the many communities of which they were a part. 27299 Riverview Center Boulevard, Suite 108. Five people including two brothers and an Uber driver were killed in a tragic weekend smash-up on Long Island, according to officials. Then all of a sudden, boom, you have it happen to you. We just wanted to do our part and it has turned out way bigger than anything we couldve imagined.. Like the Farrells and Kiess, Woo was an accomplished athlete. Three graduates of the same New York high school, including two brothers, were among the five people killed in a head-on crash in the Hamptons over the weekend. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The family of Brianna Maglio, the sole survivor of the July, 2021 head-on crash in Quogue that left five dead, has filed a complaint against the County of Suffolk, the Incorporated Village of Quogue, Police Officer Gennaro Descalo, Uber and the owners and operators of the two vehicles involved seeking unspecified damages. According to Quogue Village Police, the crash took place at 11:19 p.m. near the intersection of Montauk Highway and Quogue Street (East) on July 24. Bellone directed the Suffolk County Department of Public Works to commence a traffic study within days of the accident, he said. Through tears, Kiess said: "Our hearts are broken forever. (570) 703-7209. "He was a guy all kids in Manhasset our age looked up to," Carey said. Kiess' girlfriend of six years, Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was critically injured in the crash. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. You never want your children to predecease you. Is it surprising that Manhasset is doing this? PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Brianna Maglio, the sole survivor of the July, 2021 head-on crash in Quogue that left five dead, has filed a complaint against . The deaths resulted from the "carelessness, recklessness, gross negligence, and reckless disregard for the safety of others," shown by Suffolk County, the notice of claim alleges; the county failed to conduct an adequate study of Montauk Highway, provide road markings, failed to properly study a curve in the roadway, the increased volume of traffic, and the evolving increased speeds, the notice of claim said. "We are praying this stretch of roadway is modified to ensure the safety for all," Pat Pirozzi said in a text message to Eyewitness News. "There are professionals which study the mechanisms which cause motor vehicle crashes and roadway design including measures that should be undertaken to ensure vehicles travel at safe speeds especially where roadways have known dangerous curves and these are the very people we are consulting as this case develops. These were great kids, three-sport athletes, who played football, basketball and lacrosse This is so senseless, so heartbreaking.. - filed by Lexitas Legal; Filed: 03/17/2022; Received: 03/17/2022, AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE; Filed By: Zekowski, B. She is currently in a critical condition in hospital. My phone calls were always returned quickly and all of my questions were answered in a thorough manner. If each runner who signed up as of Friday raised $1 per mile as recommended, over $100,000 could be contributed. Friends of Brianna M. Maglio the sole survivor of a July head-on wreck in Quogue that killed five people have started a running challenge to raise money for her medical care. Police said Monteforte III was unlicensed and high on drugs at the time. She was born on January 1989. Its heartwarming to see that the community can come together for this. The Farrells are brothers and Maglio is Kiess girlfriend, according to Newsday. A witness who was traveling east on County Road 80 was also interviewed by police. In those times, I would talk to Mme. Eyewitness News Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne obtained police accident reports from the Quogue Village Police Department which show that two more crashes resembling last year's crash have occurred at the intersection in the past five months. Police said the crash happened on Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in the Village of Quogue. brigitte.lantz@fondation-du-rein.org. Her life is forever altered due to the extent of her injuries. According to the notice of claim, damages are sought for "severe personal injuries, conscious pain and suffering, pre-impact terror, and fear of impending death," as well as wrongful death, funeral, burial and wake expenses, and loss of wages. Though Kevins parents, Kevin Driscoll Sr. and Victoria Driscoll, said their emotions took time to catch up to the reality of the situation, It was during that period that I had tremendous support from the local people, Driscoll Sr. said with his sons jersey folded in front of him. Volunteer at the Baxter's Pond Spring Clean Up! About. A Nissan Maxima traveling west with one person aboard left its lane and slammed into an eastbound . It just is reflective of how much Mme. She sustained many life changing injuries including a broken neck at c2 and broken spine in 6 places, among many other injuries. Furthermore, police officers have a duty to act responsibly and not with a reckless disregard for the safety of the public. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Suffolk County has made some improvements to the roadway. Participants run, or walk, for a goal of 80 miles during September, and are encouraged to donate $80 to "Miles for Bri.". Numerous factors related to this terrible accident are commonly found in litigation stemming from vehicle collisions on Long Island, including: Facebook gives people the power. All three were accomplished players who advanced to play for their universities. CircusAid was founded by Occupational Therapist Jill Maglio out of her Holistic Circus Therapy practice. Attorneys, Jerrold S. Parker and Brett A. Zekowski, partners in the law firm Parker Waichman LLP, filed a complaint on behalf of 25-year-old neonatal intensive care nurse, Brianna Maglio, the sole survivor of a devasting crash that killed her boyfriend, Ryan Kiess and brothers James Patrick Farrell, Jr. and Michael O'Brien Farrell, when the group of friends were in an Uber vehicle heading out for a night of dancing in the Hamptons. Park said she rarely went home after her last class of the day, instead staying late for extracurriculars and finishing homework. The accident left Maglio in critical condition. As much as weve grown in this community and extended ourselves, its still a small community at heart, Anastasia said. According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner, Eckelberry was operating a vehicle. SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- After five people were killed in a head-on crash in Quogue last summer, Suffolk County promised a traffic study of the notoriously dangerous intersection. An MVP swimmer for the Port Washington Yacht Club and a Manhasset soccer player in his middle school years, he and his teammates often gathered at his house where backpacks jammed the doorway, and his sense of humor was a guarantee. Friends of Brianna M. Maglio the sole survivor of a July head-on wreck in Quogue that killed five people have started a running challenge. Earlier this, Zack Britton prepared to walk out to the bullpen for his first major league game in 13 months. When you have loss, were always preaching to be together and then suddenly COVID comes, and we cant do that.. Similarly, Bollen would stay past 3 p.m., where, according to students, her capacity as a teacher extended beyond French. The bench is scheduled to be on Memorial Field in November, along with a plaque. They constantly kept picking us up and saying, we got you. Victoria Driscoll said. Kiess' girlfriend of six years, Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was critically injured in the crash. On the other hand, police said Zahid was driving 27 miles per hour and stepped on the brakes four seconds before the collision. MANHASSET, NY Authorities have released new information about the head-on collision that killed five people including two Manhasset brothers in the Hamptons this summer. All Rights Reserved. This story has been shared 117,863 times. Michael and James Farrell, Kiess, and Maglio had been at a family house party on Saturday night before the accident, the NY Daily News reported. He has watched for years accidents and near misses from his home located at the intersection. On June 13 at 2:25 p.m., a driver heading westbound on Montauk Highway almost crashed into an eastbound car head-on after crossing the double yellow line. She beat the odds and lived that day, however her life has changed forever. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Brianna Maglio, the sole survivor of the July, 2021 head-on crash in Quogue that left five dead, has filed a complaint. Uber passenger Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was the sole survivor of the crash. Eyewitness News reached out to Pirozzi's wife, Pat, who said her husband suffered a shattered knee, broken ribs, broken sternum and a collapsed lung. May 4, 1996 - July 24, 2021 05/04/1996 07/24/2021. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. Well-known and well-liked around high school, Driscoll wore No. Quogue police said a police officer saw Maxima speeding on the westbound lane of County Road 80 and turned around to chase the car. Recommend Ryan's obituary to your friends. AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 20s Brianna Maglio Participants . 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