A six-vehicle crash briefly shut down a portion of the Staten Island Expressway early Sunday morning, resulting in the arrest of a Brooklyn man driving with a suspended license. The collision occurred near South Avenue in Graniteville at approximately 2:42 a.m., prompting a response from the FDNY and NYPD.
Elijah Alabi, 36, was taken into custody after police steadfast he was operating a 2021 Lexus SUV involved in the crash while driving with a suspended license, according to the NYPD. One of the vehicles involved caught fire, requiring FDNY attention. Two injuries were reported, though the condition of those injured remains unknown as of Sunday morning.
The crash caused significant disruption to traffic on the Staten Island Expressway during the early morning hours. While the expressway has since reopened, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and the consequences of driving with a suspended license. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision.
