Driver killed in fiery single-vehicle crash in Oakdale late Monday night, Suffolk County police say
Police are investigating the cause of a fiery single-vehicle crash that left a driver dead in Oakdale.
The crash involved a 2014 Jeep Wrangler that was traveling east about 11:10 p.m. Monday on Montauk Highway when it crossed into the lane going west, left the road and went into a wooded area, catching fire, Suffolk County police said.
The crash occurred just south of the eastbound Sunrise Highway service road, police said in a statement.
Police said the driver, who had not yet been identified, was alone in the Jeep and died at the scene. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to call Fifth Squad detectives at 631-854-8552.