Police ID Victims in Fatal Crash Into East Northport Pizzeria

EAST NORTHPORT, NY - One East Northport woman died and a man was seriously injured after a four-car crash at an East Northport pizzeria on Monday night, Suffolk Police confirmed.

After striking the Nissan, the Kia spun into the rear of a 2013 Mercedes, driven by Elias Francois, 46, of East Northport which forced the Mercedes into the rear of a 2011 Cadillac, which was stopped on northbound Larkfield Road, police said.

Kovach was transported to Huntington Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.

Costello was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries, police said.

François and her two child passengers were transported to Huntington Hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the Cadillac, Anthony Nullet, 25, of East Northport, and his passenger were not injured, police said.

Both Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and East Northport Fire Department as well as the Greenlawn Fire Department responded and transported the victims to hospitals.

In addition, the Northport and Kings Park fire departments provided standby coverage at East Northport fire headquarters.

The Kia was impounded for a safety inspection.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Second Squad detectives at 631-854-8252.

Photos courtesy of Steve Silverman

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