Crime & Safety

2nd Person Identified In Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash: Police

The driver and passenger died when the driver lost control and slammed into trees on Oct. 14, state police said.

NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY — The second victim of a crash on the Southern State Parkway last week has been identified.

The passenger, Elvyn Guevara-Munoz, 18, died from injuries on Oct. 14, when the driver lost control and struck trees near Exit 29 in North Massapequa, state police said.

The driver, Brayan Antonio Benitez-Benitez, 21, of Mineola, also died at the scene, police said.

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The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information can call 631-756-3300.

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