Nassau correction officer killed in crash
Police arrive at the scene of a fatal accident on the Southern State Parkway between exits 19 and 20. (Dec. 13, 2011) Credit: Stringer News Service
An off-duty Nassau County correction officer was killed in a single-car accident Tuesday on the Southern State Parkway near the Rockville Centre-South Hempstead border, State Police said.
Police identified the officer as Frank Milano, 36, of Elmont.
The crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on the westbound Southern State just east of Exit 19, Peninsula Boulevard. Police said the car, a Toyota Camry, veered off the parkway and into a wooded area, striking trees and sustaining severe damage. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the road was closed until 2:50 a.m. Tuesday for the accident investigation.
The cause of the crash has not been determined.
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