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Moped Operator Severely Injured In Crash

Woman hurt after vehicle hits tree in Huntington.

Peter Walden, Neighbor
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A woman riding a moped was severely injured Saturday afer she struck a tree.

Sophie Maxey, 20, was operating a moped on Windmill Drive when she lost control and struck a tree at about 2:50 p.m., Suffolk County police said.

Maxey, who attends Dartmouth College, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to . 

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The moped was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing.

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