Cops: Driver killed on Southern State after hitting tree

First responders at the scene of a single car crash... — First responders at the scene of a single car crash at Exit 27 on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday morning. Credit: John Scalesi

By Michael O'Keeffemichael.okeeffe@newsday.com @MOKNYCUpdated May 22, 2022

A Westbury man was killed early Sunday after his 2020 Chevrolet Camaro left the Southern State Parkway and hit a tree, according to the State Police.

Denzel C. Callender, 26, was driving east near the exit for the Wantagh State Parkway when his car hit the tree just before 7 a.m., a State Police spokesman said.

No additional details about the crash were available.

Check back for updates to this developing story.

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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