Weather Alert  

PATCHY DENSE FOG AROUND EARLY THIS MORNING Areas of fog around early this morning may occasionally become locally dense, reducing visibilities to 1/4 mile or less at times. Motorists should use low beam headlights and remain alert for rapidly changing visibilities. Allow extra time to reach your destination.

Suffolk Authorities Report Man Killed in East Patchogue Vehicle Crash

Local News, Crime

By Published: July 20 2018

LongIsland.com

A man was driving northbound on Sills Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, officials say.

Print Email

SCPD are investigating a vehicle crash that killed a man in East Patchogue.

Photo by: LI.com News Team

East Patchogue, NY - July 20, 2018 - Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in East Patchogue on Friday, July 20, 2018.
 
An adult male was driving a Dodge Challenger northbound on Sills Road, near Hospital Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at approximately 12:05 a.m.
 
The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. His name is being withheld pending verification of identity.
 
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.