NYS Police Report Fatal Accident on Southern State Parkway, One Dead

LongIsland.com

On 5/25/16 at approximately 4:19 AM, troopers responded to a one-car accident on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway west of exit 37(Belmont Avenue).

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The 37-year-old driver of Islip Terrace was pronounced dead at the scene.

Long Island, NY - May 25, 2016 - On 5/25/16 at approximately 4:19 AM, troopers responded to a one-car accident on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway west of exit 37 (Belmont Avenue). 

Initial investigation revealed that a Hyundai Sonata drove off the roadway and entered the north shoulder, striking a light pole, ejecting the driver.  The vehicle then struck a tree, which  fell onto the driver of the vehicle.  The vehicle operator, Eugene Ellis, age 37, of Islip Terrace, NY, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Mr. Ellis was the only occupant in the vehicle.  The accident investigation is on-going.