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Three-car accident reported on Route 48 in Cutchogue

Three people were hospitalized late Tuesday afternoon after a three-car accident at the intersection of Route 48 and Depot Lane in Cutchogue.

Southold Town Police said that Gerald Cruise, 85, of Southold was making a left turn onto Route 48 from Depot Lane when he failed to yield the right of way to an eastbound car driven by James Wysocki, 31, of Cutchogue. After the impact with Mr. Wysocki’s car, Mr. Cruise’s car then struck another car driven by Doreen Williamson, 56, of Ridge.

Cutchogue and Mattituck fire departments and rescue squads responded to the accident and took Mr. Cruise and his wife, Patricia, and Ms. Williamson to area hospitals for treatment, according to police. Mr. Wysocki was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Southold Police impounded all three vehicles for safety inspections.

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