Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Pole, Tree On Southern State Park

A Long Island teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway.

A 17-year-old Nassau County boy died after a crash on the Southern State Parkway.
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01/27/2020 3:25 p.m.

It happened on Saturday, Jan. 25 at approximately 11:30 p.m., state police said.

Joseph Bertolino, 17, of East Meadow, was driving a 1999 Honda Accord eastbound on the parkway, just east of Babylon at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle, according to police.

The Accord then went onto the right shoulder, striking a light pole and a tree, said police.

Bertolino was pronounced dead at the scene.

The State Police is asking for anyone who has any information on the crash to contact (631) 756-3300.

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