Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in East Patchogue early this morning.
An adult male was driving a Dodge Challenger northbound on Sills Road, near Hospital Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at approximately 12:05 a.m.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. His name is being withheld pending verification of identity.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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Authority:
Geraldine Hart, Commissioner
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Suffolk County Police Department
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Address/Location
Suffolk County Police - Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 631-852-2677