Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Commack Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in Commack this morning.

At 9:15 a.m., Anthony CiFuentes was driving southbound on Commack Road when he swerved into a waste removal truck that was stopped at a red light in the northbound lane at New Highway. CiFuentes’ 1998 Nissan Altima then struck two other cars.

CiFuentes, 20, of 10 Pierre Drive, Commack, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center via Suffolk County Police Helicopter where he was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m. No one else was injured.

The Nissan was impounded for a safety check. Motor Carrier Safety Section officers responded and completed a safety check of the other vehicles involved.

The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

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