First responders were dispatched to a stretch of the parkway at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, when a crash was reported in Islip, police said. The crash temporarily caused police investigators to close down westbound lanes near exit 41A.
Traffic was diverted onto the Sagtikos Parkway during the investigation into the fatal crash.
Police said that the identities of the killed and injured parties would not immediately be released.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, police said.
More details are expected to be released as the investigation continues. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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