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Emergency crews were called at around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, with reports of a two-car crash in West Babylon, on Route 109 near Platt Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police.
A preliminary investigation found that 63-year-old Frank Motta, of Babylon, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Route 109 when he struck an oncoming BMW head-on. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 79-year-old passenger in the BMW, identified as Fernando Goncalves, of West Babylon, was later pronounced dead at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, according to police.
Goncalves' 49-year-old daughter, who was driving the BMW at the time, was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is under investigation. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-854-8152.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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