Woman Killed in 3-Car Northampton Crash Caused by Drugged Driver: Police

A 26-year-old woman is dead and a 24-year-old man accused of driving while on drugs is in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash in Northampton Friday afternoon.

According to Southampton Town Police, Brandon McKee, of Center Moriches, was driving a 2008 Toyota Scion north on Lake Avenue when he crossed over the double yellow line into the southbound lane of traffic, sideswiping a GMC SUV with two occupants and then hitting a 2009 white Nissan Altima head-on around 2:23 p.m.

The driver of the Nissan, Courtney Pivirotto, of Eastport, was pronounced dead on the scene. McKee was flown by a Suffolk Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. The two people inside the GMC were not hurt.

McKee was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of drugs.

Southampton Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Detective Squad at 631-702-2230 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.