It happened just before 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in North Hills on the westbound side.
A 39-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Paramedic. His identity has not yet been released.
The second driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Westbound lanes were closed through the morning commute during the accident investigation at Exit 36 before reopening around 9 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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