New York

Brian Nieves Killed in Accident on Long Island Expressway in Hauppauge, NY

Published on: June 13, 2023

Date of Accident
June 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Brian Nieves
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Long Island Expressway, Hauppauge, NY, USA

What Happened

State Police identified a person killed in a crash at Long Island Expressway in Hauppauge, NY on June 12th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:15 a.m. and named 38-year-old Brian Nieves as the victim. According to investigators, a Jeep Grand Cherokee headed westbound on the expressway collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. The collision caused the operator of the Jeep, Nieves, to be ejected from the vehicle, suffering fatal injuries at the scene. The other driver was not injured, according to investigators. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
Long Island Expressway
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with a tractor-trailer

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