All eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway at exits...

All eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway at exits 42 and 43 remain closed after a fatal motor vehicle accident. police said. (July 10, 2011) Credit: Kevin P Coughlin

A fatal crash involving two vehicles on the Southern State Parkway halted eastbound traffic for several hours Sunday, authorities said.

The driver of a Nissan 240SX was killed and another driver injured, State Police said.

The crash shortly before 1:15 p.m. blocked motorists heading east between exits 42 and 43 in the North Bay Shore area, police said. The highway reopened about 5 1/2 hours later.

Police said a crash investigation was under way but disclosed few details about the crash or victims.

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