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Valley Stream man dies in drag racing crash on Wantagh

Quick ReadA Valley Stream man who was drag racing with two other drivers on the Wantagh State Parkway died when he hit a tree, State Police said.

Wantagh State Parkway Fatal Auto Accident. As car

Photo credit: Freelance/Jack Healy | Wantagh State Parkway Fatal Auto Accident. As car with one occupant traveling sought bound one the WSP apparently lost control of his car about 3/4 of a mile north of Sunrise Highway at approximately 4 pm EST. (December 11, 2009)

A Valley Stream man who was drag racing with two other drivers on the Wantagh State Parkway died when he hit a tree, State Police said in a news release yesterday. The other drivers were charged with manslaughter.

Jose Ramos, 30, of Valley Stream, was the only person killed Friday when his 2002 Chevrolet Impala headed south on the parkway, onto the right shoulder, and then hit a tree.

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