Crime & Safety

Man Dies After Slamming Vehicle Into LI Fence, Home: Police

The home was occupied, but no one was injured in the Thursday crash, police said.

BALDWIN, NY — A man was killed when he lost control of his vehicle Thursday night, striking a fence and a home in Baldwin, police said.

The 49-year-old driver was heading eastbound on Grand Terrace Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. when he left the roadway, police said.

He slammed into a home on Grand Terrace Avenue, causing exterior damage. The home was occupied, but no injuries were reported, police said.

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The driver was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said,

Police are investigating.

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