Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway
A man and woman were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight.
It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, July 11 on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Exit 40 in the town of Islip.
State Police say when troopers arrived, a Land Rover was observed against a tree on the southside shoulder fully engulfed in flames.
A preliminary investigation determined the driver, Travis T. Williams, age 45, and his passenger, Shenella Braithwaite, age 35, both of Central Islip, were traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control, went off the road, and struck a tree, causing …
Local Woman Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash, Police Say
A woman who was driving drunk is facing multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island, police said.
The crash happened just before 1:45 a.m. Sunday, May 30 in Hempstead.
State Police said there was a report of a pedestrian struck on the southbound Meadowbrook State Parkway south of the Southern State Parkway in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County.
Upon arrival, the pedestrian was in the right lane and the vehicle involved was no longer at the scene, state police said.
The pedestrian, Denis Ramos, age 40, of Wyandanch, was pronounced dead at the scene, accordi…
21-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Off Long Island Roadway, Into Trees, Police Say
A 21-year-old was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, on the Southern State Parkway at exit 40 in the town of Islip.
The victim, Christopher Gutierrez, of Brentwood, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle, a 2017 Subaru, left the roadway, striking a line of trees, New York State Police said.
Gutierrez sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to police.
The collision is still under investigation and the state police are asking anyone who witnessed or with information to call 631-756-3300.
