It was an incident that spooked North Massapequa.
As suspicious vehicle was spotted in the area and when police were alerted, the vehicle led an officer on a chase that ended in a terrible crash.
The officer, a veteran of the seventh precinct, had to be airlifted from the Southern State Parkway and the driver of the suspicious vehicle got away.
On Wednesday, police said they arrested the driver. We'd like to know if the arrest makes you feel safer. Take our poll below. and weigh in with your comments.