New York State Police are currently investigating a deadly crash on Long Island that occurred overnight and resulted in the death of a teenager, with another teen being hospitalized.
The incident happened in Babylon at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37. According to a preliminary investigation, a 16-year-old was driving a 2009 Nissan Altima westbound when the vehicle veered off the road and collided with trees and brush on the north shoulder.
At the accident site, the 17-year-old who was in the front passenger seat lost their life, while the name and gender of the victim have not been disclosed. The driver, on the other hand, was rushed to a nearby hospital and is currently in critical condition.
Following the incident, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit all arrived at the scene to investigate.
The investigation into the fatal crash is still underway, and the state police are appealing to any eyewitnesses or individuals with relevant information to come forward and contact 631-756-3300.