Commack collision kills 1, another person injured, Suffolk police say

National Grid confirmed late Monday that an afternoon crash in Commack the Suffolk police said killed one person and injured another involved one of the utility's vehicles.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred around 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Apple Lane, a Suffolk police spokesperson told Newsday. Another person involved was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries. Information regarding that individual’s condition was not immediately available.

Suffolk police did not immediately release the identities of either person involved in the collision late Monday. Police could not provide additional information regarding the crash.

A Newsday photo from the scene shows what appears to be a heavily damaged white minivan or SUV wedged between a picket fence and the front end of a large truck with "National Grid" on the driver's side door.

In an e-mailed statement to Newsday, National Grid spokesperson Wendy Frigeria confirmed that a National Grid vehicle was involved in the collision.

"We are cooperating fully with the Suffolk County Police Department and assisting in their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," Frigeria said. "As this is an active investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time. We will share additional information as it becomes available."

Detectives with the Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad based in Smithtown are investigating the crash, the police spokesperson said.

Newsday's Janon Fisher contributed to this report.