The crash occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m. Sunday, June 23. on the northbound Wantagh State Parkway, south of exit W2, in East Meadow, state police said.
A preliminary investigation revealed the collision occurred when a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, struck the rear of a 2007 Toyota, according to police. The impact caused the Volkswagen to exit the roadway onto the right shoulder where it struck a tree and became engulfed in fire, police said.
The New York State Police is requesting that anyone who may have witnessed this incident contact State Police Farmingdale at (631)756-3300. All calls will remain confidential.
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