Single Car Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Southern State Parkwa...

Press Release

On Monday, October 14th, 2024, at around 8:50 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a one car motor vehicle collision into the trees on Southern State Parkway Eastbound West of Exit 29, Town of North Massapequa, Nassau County. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a 2003 Nissan 350z engulfed in flames with a male lying outside of the vehicle deceased, later identified as the operator Brayan Antonio Benitez-Benitez age 21 of Mineloa. Inside the vehicle was an unidentified passenger who had suffered fatal injuries. Investigation revealed excessive speed was a contributing factor.

The New York state Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded to the scene assist in the investigation.

This crash is under investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call (631) 756-3300.

All further updates will be posted on the NYSP Newsroom.