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Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash

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By Published: February 08 2017

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a Mastic Beach woman in Brookhaven this morning.

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Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.

Brookhaven, NY - February 7, 2017 - Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a Mastic Beach woman in Brookhaven this morning.
 
Mary Schwab was driving a 2008 Honda westbound on Montauk Highway when her vehicle struck a 2011 Mitsubishi, driven by Kyra Lirosi, that was attempting to make a left turn from eastbound Montauk Highway onto Horseblock Road at 6:08 a.m.
 
Schwab, 64, of Mastic Beach, was transported by South Country Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue where she was pronounced dead. Lirosi, 21, of Brookhaven, was also transported by South Country Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
 
Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.