Traffic & Transit

Man Killed In Crash On Southern State Parkway

Jordan C. Pieters, 23, of Elmont, was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday evening.

The crash occurred Sunday evening in the westbound lanes, police say.
The crash occurred Sunday evening in the westbound lanes, police say. (NYSDOT traffic camera image)

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY –A 23-year-old man was killed in a crash on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Sunday evening, New York State Police said.

Jordan C. Pieters was driving a 2015 BMW M5 westbound west of Exit 17 when he lost control of the car and rear-ended a 2003 Toyota Camry around 6:30 p.m. The BMW then struck a guardrail, exited the roadway and struck multiple trees on the northern shoulder, police said.

Pieters, of Elmont, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, a 35-year-old Franklin Square woman, and a juvenile passenger were not injured.

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