Office Hit During Funeral Procession Escort Begins the Road to Recovery

Office hit during funeral procession escort begins the road to recovery

STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) -- Exactly one month ago, Nassau County Highway Patrol police officer Michael Hyland was hit and seriously injured during a routine funeral procession escort.  Doctors described his injuries as “being broken head to toe.” More Local News On Thursday, he was released from Stony Brook Hospital to begin his next step on the road to recovery, and dozens of his fellow officers were there to support him.  Photojo…

Long Island officer nearly killed in crash during funeral procession leaves hospital ICU

Officer Michael Hyland left Stony Brook University Hospital Thursday after spending 29 days in the ICU, surrounded by his supporters, and his trauma surgeon, who called his recovery nothing short of remarkable.

Injured LOPD officer released from hospital

Injured LOPD officer released from hospital NEWS STAFF Wed, 11/05/2025