On November 25, 2022, just before 9:00 PM, the State Police responded to a crash on the southbound Wantagh State Parkway north of exit 4 in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County. 

Preliminary investigation revealed, a 2005 Ford Mustang, driven by G. Decrescenzo, 68 of New Hyde Park, NY, was traveling southbound on the Wantagh State Parkway in the right lane.  While traveling in the right lane Decrescenzo’s vehicle left the roadway onto the right shoulder where it struck a light pole and then continued into the woods striking several trees. 

Decrescenzo was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crash to call (631) 756-3300.