Cops: 3 killed in crash on Northern State near Exit 30

Investigators at the scene Sunday on the Northern State Parkway... — Investigators at the scene Sunday on the Northern State Parkway near Exit 30 in the Town of North Hempstead where three people were killed in an early morning crash. Credit: Jim Staubitser

By Michael O'Keeffemichael.okeeffe@newsday.com MOKNYCUpdated July 24, 2022

A motorist and two passengers were killed early Sunday in North Hempstead after their vehicle left the Northern State Parkway, struck multiple trees and became engulfed in flames, according to the State Police.

Police said the vehicle was traveling east about 5 a.m. on the Northern State near Exit 30 in the Town of North Hempstead when it left the roadway. It hit several trees near the south shoulder before igniting.

The State Police were withholding the identities of the victims pending notification of their relatives.

The crash was under investigation and State Police asked that anyone with information call 631-756-3300.

By Michael O'Keeffe

michael.okeeffe@newsday.com MOKNYC

Michael O'Keeffe covers Suffolk County police and other Long Island law enforcement agencies. He is an award-winning journalist and the co-author of two books,"The Card" and "American Icon."

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