Vehicle Crashes Into Playground In Westhampton Beach: PD

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY – A man crashed his vehicle into a Westhampton Beach playground Tuesday afternoon, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at 2:10 p.m.; the driver crashed into the playground on Stewart Avenue.

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department and Westhampton Beach EMTs responded, as well, police said.

The lone male occupant of the vehicle was evaluated and it was found that he was having a medical emergency; he was subsequently transported to an area hospital for further treatment, police said.

"Thankfully the playground was empty at the time," police said.

Southampton Town Parks and Recreation officials responded to close off the area until it can be repaired.