Man dies after driving SUV off Bay Shore dock, police say

A Commack man died after suffering an "apparent medical emergency" and driving off a Bay Shore dock, Suffolk Police said.

A Nissan Rogue driven by Robert Lancaster, 39, drove off the Maple Avenue dock and into the water about 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, according to a Suffolk Police news release. 

Lancaster was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at the scene, said police, who did not provide specifics about the type of emergency he may have suffered.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.

By Deborah S. Morris

deborah.morris@newsday.comdsvmorris

Deborah Morris is a native Long Islander and covers the town of Huntington.