Traffic & Transit
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Long Island Crash
A driver who crossed over into oncoming traffic died in a three-vehicle collision, police say.
CENTEREACH, NY — A driver was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Centereach on Thursday morning, Suffolk police said.
A person was driving a Honda Pilot southbound on Nicolls Road, between Mark Tree and Wireless roads, when the Honda crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a 2022 Buick Encore around 7:40 a.m., police said. The Buick then sideswiped a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are withholding their name until their next of kin is notified.
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The driver of the Buick, a 28-year-old West Islip woman, suffered injuries that are not life-threatening and was taken to a hospital, police said.
The driver of the Jeep, a 28-year-old Merrick man, was not injured.
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The vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.
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