Crime & Safety

2 Men Killed In Central Islip Crash: Police

Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police say.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Two men were killed in a Central Islip crash Monday night, police said.

According to Suffolk County police, the incident took place at about 10:50 p.m. at the intersection of Suffolk Avenue and William Street.

A man was driving a 2002 Honda Accord eastbound on Suffolk Avenue when he attempted to make a left turn onto William Street and his vehicle was struck by a westbound 2009 Lexus sedan, police said.

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The driver of the Honda and his passenger, also a man, were transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where they were pronounced dead, police said.

Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said. The driver of the Lexus, a 19-year-old man, was not injured, police said.

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Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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