Man Dies In Wrong-Way Crash On Long Island Highway

A 73-year-old man was killed in a wrong-way crash on a Long Island highway late Monday night, Feb. 6.

A 73-year-old man was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Southern/Heckscher State Parkway in Islip late Monday night, Feb. 6.
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02/07/2023 2:15 p.m.

Emergency crews in Islip were called just after 10:30 p.m. with reports of a crash on the southbound Southern/Heckscher State Parkway between exits 44 and 45, according to State Police.

A preliminary investigation found that Roy Nelson, of Holbrook, was driving northbound in the southbound lanes when he struck a Tesla head on.

Nelson was taken to South Shore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Tesla driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Troopers said Nelson may have suffered a medical emergency.

State Police said the crash is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at 631-756-3300.

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