Basilio Hidalgo, the 40-year-old driver, allegedly drove his car down the LIRR tracks, causing major service delays and damage for commuters on multiple branches.
The incident began around 5 p.m. when Hidalgo drove onto the tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station and continued for half a mile, resulting in chaos for travelers.
Local authorities responded rapidly, with the Floral Park Fire Department extinguishing the burning tires, while the MTA Police Department oversees the ongoing investigation.
Due to the incident, the Hempstead Branch faced complete service suspension, causing significant inconvenience, with operations restored shortly after the car was removed.
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