Flipped Car Causes Closure of Hempstead Turnpike

A car flipped over on Hempstead Turnpike at Bright Avenue Monday night, although the driver only sustained minor injuries.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m., and Hempstead Turnpike had to be closed on the eastbound side for over an hour while officials cleared debris out of the roadway.

Both the East Meadow Fire Department and Nassau County Police responded at the scene.

Police say the cause of the accident is "unknown" at this point.

Patch will provide additional information once it is obtained.