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.