HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — A quiet stretch of Old Country Road became the scene of a fatal tragedy late Friday night when a speeding car crashed, killing two young women and sending the community into mourning. The crash is now under investigation by Nassau County’s Homicide Squad.
According to police, the incident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026. A 23-year-old man was driving a 2026 white BMW westbound on Old Country Road near Sterling Place when he lost control of the vehicle.
The BMW crossed into the eastbound lanes of oncoming traffic, struck a tree, and then slammed into a commercial building. The impact was catastrophic for the two 19-year-old female passengers in the car. Both suffered severe traumatic injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Their identities have not yet been released, pending family notification.
The driver, the sole survivor of the crash, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Police reported he was being evaluated and treated for his injuries. His current condition is unknown.
The Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad has taken the lead in the investigation, a standard procedure for fatal motor vehicle crashes. Detectives remained on the scene into the early morning hours, documenting evidence, measuring skid marks, and reconstructing the sequence of events.
The force of the collision left the nearly brand-new BMW severely mangled and caused significant damage to the building’s facade. The scene was closed to traffic for several hours as investigators worked.
While the exact cause of the crash is still under active investigation, authorities are examining all factors, including speed, road conditions, and potential driver impairment. No charges have been filed at this time.
News of the crash has sent shockwaves through the Hicksville community. The victims, both just 19 years old, are being mourned by friends and family as the investigation continues to seek answers for the devastating loss.