Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that injured two Central Islip sisters that were walking on a Smithtown street.
Mabel Burgos, 13, and Melody Burgos, 9, were crossing northbound in the crosswalk on East Main Street at Lawrence Avenue, when they were struck by a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on East Main Street at 5:30 p.m.
Both sisters were transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center. Melody was listed in guarded condition and Mabel is being held overnight for observation. The driver of the Lexus, Maria Kolahifar, 66, of Fort Salonga, was not injured.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.