Rory Gallagher, the Irish blues-rock legend, was known for his incendiary guitar riffs and electrifying stage presence. But did you know that this musical maverick had a soft spot for classic cars?

The driver, identified by Newsday as 29-year-old Brentwood resident Cody Fisher, lost control of his vehicle and sideswiped Gallagher’s squad car, causing it to overturn around 6:10 p.m ...