Crime & Safety

Fatal Crash On Southern State Pkwy: Police

The one-car collision near exit 22 led to multiple victims, the state police say.

One person died in an accident on the Southern State Parkway near exit 22.
One person died in an accident on the Southern State Parkway near exit 22. (Google Maps)

NORTH MERRICK, NY — A one-car crash on the Southern State Parkway killed one person and hurt several others on Sunday afternoon, state police said.

A vehicle left the roadway and rammed a pole near exit 22 on the westbound side of the highway, police said.

It happened at approximately 1:15 p.m.

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The driver and two passengers were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

A third passenger is in serious condition. A fourth passenger, who was brought to a hospital, died of the injuries.

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The person was unidentified by police.

The State Police is asking anyone with information regarding the collision to call 631 756-3300.

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