Crime & Safety
Man Killed In West Babylon Crash: Police
The man was making a left turn when his car was struck by another vehicle, police say.
WEST BABYLON, NY — A man is dead after a two-car crash in West Babylon on Sunday, Suffolk County police said.
David Martinez, 63, of West Babylon, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala westbound at about 5:36 a.m. on Commander Avenue.
When he attempted to make a left turn on to southbound Straight Path, his vehicle was struck by a 2015 GMC Acadia that was traveling northbound on Straight Path, police said.
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Martinez was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The 18-year-old driver of the Acadia was not injured.
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Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check.
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