Two-Vehicle Crash Sends SUV Through Park Bake Shop In Kings Park

photos courtesy of Michael Shtanko - click on photos to enlarge.

A two-vehicle crash Sunday, August 9 at 3:52 a.m at the corner of Main Street (25 A) and Pulaski Rd. sent one vehicle, an SUV, through the door and wall of Park Bake Shop 112 Main Street, in Kings Park.  

Park Bake Shop owner Lucy Shtanko said in a phone conversation with Smithtown Matters that she was shocked by the incident and extremely relieved that their were no serious injuries. “Things happen and even though the damage to the bakery is substantial the important thing is that those involved were able to get out of the car, everything else can be repaired.”said Lucy.

According to Police the Fire Marshall and the Smithtown Building Inspector deemed the building structurally sound.  Park Bake Shop is open for business, but there are a lot of repairs to be made. The vehicle went through the front of the shop taking out glass cases and counters, even the ceiling was impacted.  

According to Suffolk County Police minor injuries were sustained by those in the vehicles. Two summonses were issued at the scene of the accident. No further information is available at this time.