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A Decade of Heartache: Families Demand Accountability 10 Years After North Fork Limo Tragedy
CUTCHOGUE, NY — It’s been ten long years since a devastating limo crash on the North Fork shattered families and changed lives forever. But for the grieving parents left behind, time has brought little healing — and no justice.
In July 2015, a stretch limousine carrying a group of young women from a winery outing attempted a U-turn on County Road 48 in Cutchogue. The vehicle was broadsided by a pickup truck, killing four women and injuring four others. The tragic crash stunned Long Island and reignited debate over limousine safety and regulation.
But a decade later, the families say the legal system has failed them. No criminal charges were ever filed, despite public outcry and numerous investigations. For those who lost daughters, sisters, and friends, the lack of accountability is a wound that still hasn’t closed.
“Ten years have passed, and we still have no answers — no justice,” said Paul Schulman, father of victim Brittney Schulman. “The system promised us transparency and accountability. We got neither.”
Grieving parents and advocates point to missed opportunities for reform and say safety measures proposed in the aftermath of the crash were never fully implemented. Stretch limousines in New York still operate under patchwork regulations, and federal safety oversight remains minimal for modified vehicles.
Families gathered quietly this week to mark the somber anniversary, reflecting on their daughters’ lives and the painful lack of closure. The roadside memorial that once stood at the site of the crash has been removed, but their fight continues.
“It’s not just about our daughters anymore,” said one parent. “It’s about preventing this from happening again. The silence from lawmakers has been deafening.”
Ten years later, the scars remain — not only in memory, but in the absence of meaningful justice. The families continue to call on state and federal officials to take action, reform outdated limousine laws, and finally deliver the accountability they’ve long sought.
Stay with Long Island Daily News for continuing coverage on the families’ push for reform and remembrance.
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