Crime & Safety

West Islip Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree

Police say 46-year-old James Clark lost control of his car on the Sunrise Highway service road Wednesday night.

A West Islip man died after he lost control of his car and struck a tree on the Sunrise Highway service road in West Islip Wednesday night, police said.

James Clark, 46, was driving a 1997 Honda east on the service road around 7:30 p.m. when the crash occurred near Udall Road, police said.

Clark was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.


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