Elderly Driver Dies After Crashing Vehicle in Wantagh, According to Reports
Wantagh, NY - October 2, 2018 - The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:50 p.m. in Wantagh.
According to detectives, a 72 year-old male was traveling on Sunrise Highway at Oakland Avenue when he collided with 2 parked cars and a utility pole. Upon police arrival the victim was unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased by a staff physician.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time pending family notification.
The vehicle was impounded for break and safety checks. The investigation into this incident continues.