HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. — A car crashed into an adult assisted living facility on Long Island late Sunday, causing significant structural damage and displacing 27 residents, Suffolk County police said.
Police said a Honda Civic was traveling northbound on McKay Road around 10 p.m. Sunday when it veered off the roadway and struck the Manor Haven Home for Adults on Columbia Street in Huntington Station. The driver left the scene before officers arrived, authorities said.
Immediate aftermath and response
Video shot at the scene showed the front of the red vehicle embedded into the building and firefighters working amid water pouring from the structure as they responded to the damage. Officials confirmed no injuries to residents or first responders.
The extent of the damage was enough to make parts of the building uninhabitable. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist with relocating the 27 residents who were displaced while emergency crews and building inspectors assessed the structure.
What authorities have released
Suffolk County police said the driver fled prior to the arrival of officers. No arrests or charges had been announced as of the latest update. Police are investigating the incident to determine factors such as vehicle speed, driver condition and whether any mechanical issues or other circumstances contributed to the crash.
Fire units, police and Red Cross personnel coordinated at the site to secure the scene, address utilities concerns and arrange temporary housing for residents affected by the damage.
- Vehicle involved: Honda Civic
- Time: Approximately 10 p.m. Sunday
- Location: Manor Haven Home for Adults, Columbia Street, Huntington Station
- Displaced residents: 27
- Injuries reported: None
Local impact and follow-up
The displacement raises immediate concerns for residents of long-term care facilities, who often have limited mobility and rely on familiar routines and support. Relocating dozens of people—some of whom may need medication, oxygen or other medical oversight—poses logistical and health challenges for both staff and emergency responders.
The Red Cross typically assists with short-term shelter, basic needs and coordination with families and local agencies; long-term placement decisions fall to the facility, family members and health authorities once structural safety is determined.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility | Manor Haven Home for Adults |
| Residents displaced | 27 |
| Reported injuries | None |
| Responding agencies | Suffolk County Police, local fire departments, American Red Cross |
Investigators will piece together the timeline and physical evidence from the scene to identify the driver and determine whether criminal charges should be filed. Hit-and-run incidents that result in property damage or injury can carry serious penalties under New York law if a suspect is located and prosecuted.
For now, families and neighbors are left to process a startling event that temporarily upended the living situation of dozens of older adults. Officials did not provide an estimated timeline for when displaced residents might return to the building or whether any portions of the facility remain closed for repairs.
As the investigation continues, police are asking anyone with information about the crash — including witnesses or people who may have captured video of the vehicle before or after the collision — to contact Suffolk County police. Public safety officials also remind drivers to use caution late at night and to report any crashes involving buildings or pedestrians immediately.
More details will be released as investigators and municipal officials complete their assessments.
