Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

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Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a man in Babylon last night.

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In front of 164 West Main St., Babylon where the accident occurred.

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Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a man in Babylon tonight.

Viktor Velcoff was driving a 2002 Chevrolet eastbound on West Main Street when he swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending a vehicle at approximately 1:35 p.m. The Chevrolet struck a 2003 Saturn traveling westbound on West Main Street, being driven by Brian McHugh.

McHugh, 65, of Levittown was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. Velcoff, 23, of Medford was not injured.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.