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19-Year-Old in Fatal Auto Accident After Driving at High Rate of Speed

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By Published: October 10 2016

LongIsland.com

The Third Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Sunday, October 09, 2016 at 8:35 am in Westbury.

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There is no apparent criminality. The investigation is ongoing.

Westbury, NY - October 9, 2016 - The Third Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Sunday, October 09, 2016 at 8:35 am in Westbury.

According to detectives, Quentin Abram, 19, of Westbury was operating a 2002 Toyota south on Merrick Avenue at a high rate of speed when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck a tree. Quentin Abram suffered severe internal bleeding and was transported to a local hospital in a Nassau County Police Ambulance. He was pronounced deceased at 9:16 am by a hospital physician. There were no other passengers in the car.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety and brake inspection. There is no apparent criminality. The investigation is ongoing.