Fatal crash

Teen driver blows merge, dies on Deegan

An 18-year-old driver, speeding on the Major Deegan, lost control while merging and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. Four people rode in the Honda; the unbelted teenager at the wheel was partially ejected and killed overnight.

1fatality
June 17, 2023date
1:53 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, an 18-year-old licensed driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was merging northeast on the Major Deegan Expressway around 1:53 a.m. when he crashed at unsafe speed. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as factors. Four people were inside the car. The unbelted driver was partially ejected, suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 18; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2017 HOND -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 4; Pre-crash movement: Merging; Travel direction: Northeast; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed; Second contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement

Where

Major Deegan Expy

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