Crime & Safety
2-Car Crash Slows Traffic On County Road 39 Thursday: Fire Officials
The road has reopened, officials say.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY —Traffic was diverted on County Road 39 after a two-car crash Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Chris Brenner, public information officer for the Southampton Fire Department, said the crash took place around 3 p.m. in front of Goldberg's Bagels. The cars involved in the crash blocked westbound traffic, he said.
No injuries were reported, Brenner said.
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While the crash was being investigated, cars were diverted into the turning lane so they could head westbound, Brenner said, adding that the crash sparked a traffic slowdown on County Road 39. Fire department crews worked to get the cars out of the roadway.
After the investigation, the road reopened about 3:30 p.m. Southampton Town police remained at the scene and the fire department returned to headquarters, Brenner said.
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