Police: 1 dead after car strikes tree on Southern State Parkway
Posted: Updated:Police say one person has died following a single-car crash on the Southern State Parkway this morning.
According to police, John Palumbo, 54, of Center Moriches, died after driving into woods and striking a tree between exits 44 and 43A near Islip Terrace.
The incident happened in the westbound lanes around 6:45 a.m.
Police say at this point there was no criminality involved.
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NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
The federal government is taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
What's in the Water: Eco-friendly water treatment in Suffolk
What's in the Water: Eco-friendly water treatment in Suffolk
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Man gets 12 years in string of Nassau knifepoint robberies
Man gets 12 years in string of Nassau knifepoint robberies
Shane Cashmore was sentenced for the 10 knifepoint robberies that happened across Nassau County.
Shane Cashmore was sentenced for the 10 knifepoint robberies that happened across Nassau County.
Shane Cashmore was sentenced for the 10 knifepoint robberies that happened across Nassau County.
Shane Cashmore was sentenced for the 10 knifepoint robberies that happened across Nassau County.
Teen charged with eavesdropping on father’s tenant
Teen charged with eavesdropping on father’s tenant
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According to police, the woman found the device and turned it over to Suffolk police for investigation.
According to police, the woman found the device and turned it over to Suffolk police for investigation.
Martha Clara Vineyards sold for $15M
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The Entenmann family sold the 205 acre farm to a Mexican wine producer for $15 million.
The Entenmann family sold the 205 acre farm to a Mexican wine producer for $15 million.
The Entenmann family sold the 205 acre farm to a Mexican wine producer for $15 million.
The Entenmann family sold the 205 acre farm to a Mexican wine producer for $15 million.Tanker truck crashes near Suffolk County Community College
Tanker truck crashes near Suffolk County Community College
An accident involving a tanker truck crashed right in front of a Suffolk County Community College entrance.
An accident involving a tanker truck crashed right in front of a Suffolk County Community College entrance.
Dishin' Long Island: Azerbaijan Grill
Dishin' Long Island: Azerbaijan Grill
A taste of Turkey can be found in Westbury at Azerbaijan Grill.A taste of Turkey can be found in Westbury at Azerbaijan Grill.AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes on the rise in the U.S.
AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes on the rise in the U.S.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
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Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy at issue in Mangano-Venditto trial
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The seventh week of the federal corruption trial for former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife Linda and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto will wrap up after today’s testimony.
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The seventh week of the federal corruption trial for former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife Linda and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto will wrap up after today’s testimony.
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Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
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The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
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It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
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Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
