Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed a man in Holbrook this morning.
S. Russell was driving a 2021 Ford Bronco northbound on Lincoln Avenue when his vehicle was struck by a 2015 Ford F550 that was traveling eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway at approximately 7:10 a.m. The F550 then struck a 2005 Chevrolet van that was stopped at the intersection.
Russell, 69, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the F550, M. Pineda, 37, and his three male passengers were transported to Long Island Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, C. Pozzini, 63, was not injured.
The Bronco was impounded for a safety check. Motor Carrier Safety Section officers performed safety checks on the F550 and Chevrolet at the scene.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.