1 killed in single-vehicle crash on Southern State Parkway, police say
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway late Sunday, police said. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the eastbound Southern State Parkway late Sunday night on the border of North Wantagh and North Massapequa, New York State Police said.
The crash occurred near the exit for Hicksville Road and police said initial indications are speed and wet road surfaces were contributing factors.
Additional details were not immediately released, though police said they expect an update sometime Monday.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
More coverage: Every 7 minutes on average a traffic crash causing death, injury or significant property damage happens on Long Island. A Newsday investigation found that traffic crashes killed more than 2,100 people between 2014 and 2023 and seriously injured more than 16,000 people. To search for fatal crashes in your area, click here.
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