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Cops: Mattituck man crashes car into tree in Aquebogue

BARBARAELLEN KOCH FILE PHOTO | A Mattituck man crashed his car into a tree early Friday morning in Aquebogue, according to Riverhead Town police.

A Mattituck man crashed his car into a tree early Friday morning in Aquebogue, Riverhead Town police said in a press release.

Jared Smith, 29, was driving a 2001 Chevrolet at around 2 a.m. when he swerved off the road and struck a tree near the intersection of Sound Avenue and Church Lane, police said.

Mr. Smith was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of his injuries, officials said.

No other details were immediately available.