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Southern State Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In West Babylon Southern State Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In West Babylon
Southern State Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash In West Babylon This story has been updated. A stretch of the Southern State Parkway has reopened after a serious crash late Sunday afternoon, May 19. The closure in West Babylon, on the eastbound side, was at Exit 37 (Belmont Avenue). The crash happened around 3 p.m. The eastbound lanes remained closed for several hours during the accident investigation by police. Specific details on the crash, and reported injuries, have not yet been released. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale A Long Island resident was killed in an overnight crash just north of the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in East Farmingdale. Suffolk County Police said the man was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The victim, identified as James Pust, age 38, of East Northport, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, where he was pronounced dead.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault A New York State Police trooper has some good Samaritans to thank for subduing a driver who turned violent during a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident unfolded at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, April 18, on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Police said a trooper stopped a Honda sedan for an expired registration near exit 18. As they approached the vehicle, the driver, 33-year-old Calith Hudson, of Jamaica, Queens, became verbally combative. The trooper then asked Hudson for his driver’s license, at which point he reportedly threw his license on the ground and climbed over the fro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Transportation officials have announced a new, weekslong closure on a busy parkway on Long Island. Starting on Monday, April 1, and lasting for about two weeks, one lane in each direction of the Wantagh State Parkway between the Northern and Southern State Parkways will be subject to closure for maintenance, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The closures will affect the portion of the parkway in the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. They will last between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate paving. Additionally, NYSDOT reminded driv…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island
Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island Two men driving a U-Haul were arrested after they initially ran away from a traffic stop on Long Island, but crashed into another car after fleeing, police said. The series of events unfolded on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Police. At approximately 8 p.m. that evening, police pulled over 31-year-old Antuan E. Mansfield and 29-year-old Bryant McGlawn, in a U-Haul near exit 27 of the westbound Southern State Parkway. However, the pair fled in the truck, leading to a pursuit that ended abruptly when the two ran into another car on Merrick Avenue at North …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash
ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash The identity has been released of a 25-year-old killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 on the westbound side in Hempstead. The operator of a 2005 Honda motorcycle driving in the area of Exit 24 collided with two other vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene, New York State Police said. The victim has now been ID'd as Bryan Rubio of Bay Shore. The operators and occupants of the other vehicles -- a a red 2011 Toyota Prius driven by a 23-year-old man from West Hempstead and a black 2024 Honda CRV …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash The wreck happened at around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, in the westbound lanes near exit 24 in Hempstead. New York State Police said a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with two other vehicles and the motorcycle operator died at the scene. The other drivers and some passengers were treated for minor injuries. Investigators had not publicly identified the victim as of Friday a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When For a week, this parkway on Long Island will be closed for maintenance, transportation officials announced. Starting on Thursday, March 14, and lasting through Thursday, March 21, the northbound Meadowbrook State Parkway between Exit M7 (Babylon Turnpike) and Exit M6 (Southern State Parkway) in Hempstead will be closed overnight, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures, which will last from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., are weather-permitting and will be used for highway maintenance. Drivers are encouraged to use the Wantagh State Parkway as an alternate route duri…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars 'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars
'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars The Long Island community has gathered to help provide the siblings of a 28-year-old woman, who died in a crash on the Southern State Parkway, with the funds they need to lay her to rest. Stephanie Malone, of Ronkonkoma, was a bright light, according to her family and friends. The 28-year-old woman was the victim of an afternoon crash on the Southern State Parkway in Islip on Monday, March 4. Original Report: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip Now, her brother and sister are looking for closure. “Stephanie was a loving friend, s…

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by Sophie Grieser
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ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash Authorities have identified a Long Island woman who died in a crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway near exit 41 in Islip. On Wednesday, March 6, New York State Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Stephanie Malone, of Ronkonkoma.  She was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima. New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In West Islip No other injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash. The inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash
New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash One person has died following a crash that shut down a Long Island highway for hours. See New Update: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway near exit 41 in West Islip. New York State Police said the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identification is being withheld until their families can be notified, police said.  No other injuries were reported. It was not immedi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says
Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says A Queens man was arraigned on charges including manslaughter for his alleged role in a speeding crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed three people, officials said. Matthew Whyte, age 28 of Laurelton, Queens, faced his indictment for the Oyster Bay incident on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. The crash in question occurred on Nov. 5, 2022, according to the DA’s Office. Earlier Report: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Southern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay Just before 9 p.m. that night, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along wi…

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by Sophie Grieser