East Patchogue Crash Leaves 77‑Year‑Old Woman Dead; Police Investigating

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Suffolk County Police are investigating a fatal collision in East Patchogue after a westbound 2014 Kia Optima crossed into oncoming traffic on Woodside Avenue East and struck a 2012 Jeep Renegade. The Kia’s driver, Rae ...

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Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a woman in East Patchogue tonight.
 
Rae Deprizio was operating a 2014 Kia Optima westbound on Woodside Avenue East when she crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a 2012 Jeep Renegade being driven by Samantha Drake.
 
Both women were transported to NYU Langone Hospital- Suffolk in Patchogue where Deprizio, 77, of Middle Island, was pronounced dead. Drake, 32, of Mastic, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact Fifth Squad detectives at 631-854-8552.