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Driver killed in fireball, remains burned beyond recognition as car barrels into Sunken Meadow toll plaza
WorldFatal car crash and fire
A car burst into flames after smashing into a toll plaza on Long Island, killing the driver who was trapped inside.
The crash was so violent that police can't identify the driver or determine the vehicle type due to the intensity of the fire.
- A car burst into flames after smashing into a toll plaza on Long Island Monday, killing the driver who was trapped inside leaving their remains burned beyond recognition, according to state police.
- The crash at the entrance of the Sunken Meadow State Park was so violent that police said they can’t even make out what type of vehicle it was.
- Firefighters at a vehicle crash and fire at the tollbooth at Sunken Meadow State Parkway on Monday.
Key Takeaways
- The driver was killed in the crash and subsequent fire
- A car crashed into the Sunken Meadow toll plaza on Long Island
- The remains of the driver were burned beyond recognition
- The vehicle was damaged beyond recognition
- The crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday
- State police are investigating the incident
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- Right: State police said the fire was so intense that investigators haven’t been able to identify the driver or determine what type of vehicle it was.
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- Investigation into the cause of the crash
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