CORAM, NY — A severe motor vehicle accident late Sunday night left a 36-year-old man from Fresh Meadows, Queens, in critical condition and injured two others in a fiery two-vehicle crash at a busy Long Island intersection. The collision occurred on July 20, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., at the crossroads of Route 112 and County Road 83, sending shockwaves through the Coram community.
According to the Suffolk County Police Department, Roger Luo was driving a 2022 Honda Accord southbound on Route 112 when he collided with a 2003 GMC Yukon traveling northeast on County Road 83. The impact was catastrophic, causing the Yukon to overturn and catch fire on the roadway.
When officers from the Sixth Precinct arrived, they found Roger Luo unconscious and trapped inside the severely damaged Honda Accord. Responding officers heroically worked to extract him from the wreckage and immediately began administering CPR until EMTs arrived. He was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, fighting for his life.
The GMC Yukon was being operated by 48-year-old Todd Fontana of Coram, with his 16-year-old daughter, Roxy Fontana, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, as a passenger. Both were successfully pulled from the burning vehicle by quick-acting patrol officers, whose rapid response likely saved their lives as the SUV became engulfed in flames shortly after the rescue.
Todd and Roxy Fontana were also taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where they are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Their recovery is expected to be significant, but both are anticipated to survive.
Following the collision, both the Honda Accord and the GMC Yukon were impounded for mechanical and safety inspections, a standard part of the investigation process. The Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad continues to actively investigate the circumstances that led to the crash, which remains open and ongoing.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the accident, or who has information that might assist with the case, to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652. Even seemingly minor details may prove crucial in understanding how this tragic series of events unfolded.
This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving, especially at complex intersections such as Route 112 and CR-83, where split-second decisions can have life-altering consequences.
As the community awaits updates on Roger Luo’s condition, thoughts are with him and the Fontana family as they recover from both physical and emotional trauma. Tributes and messages of support continue to emerge online, reflecting the profound impact of this event on those who know the individuals involved.
Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.