Crime & Safety

72-Year-Old Man Dies After Car Crash On Sunrise Highway

Police have not yet released the man's name, and say they are still investigating the crash.

A man died after he crashed his car into two others on Sunrise Highway in Wantagh Monday afternoon.

According to police, a 72-year-old man was driving on Sunrise Highway at Oakland Avenue at 2:50 p.m. when he hit two parked cars and a utility pole. When police arrived, the man was unresponsive.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

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The man's car was impounded for a brake and safety check. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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