Massapequa Teen Loses Control of Car, Ends Up in Wantagh Pond

A Massapequa teen lost control of his car on the Wantagh State Parkway and ended up in a pond Wednesday afternoon, according to Newsday.

The unidentified 17-year-old said he was cut off as he drove south near Merrick Road at 2:35 p.m., according to the report. The driver swerved, struck a sign and a park bench, and ended up in Wantagh’s Mill Pond.

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The driver “was lucky” to be uninjured in the accident, State Trooper and State Police Spokesman Frank Bandiero said, according to the report. Read the full story here.

Photo: Driver lost control as he drove south on the Wantagh State Parkway and ended up in Mill Pond

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