MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — Suffolk County detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in Mastic Beach Tuesday afternoon.
According to officials, at 2:22 p.m., Brian Baker, 43, was driving a 2022 Hyundai northbound on Mastic Road, just north of Blanco Drive, when it is believed he suffered a medical event and lost control of the vehicle.
The car crossed through the southbound traffic lanes and onto a curb before striking a tree and a utility pole, police said.
Baker of Moriches, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
A 16-year-old female passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was released at the scene into the custody of family.
The Hyundai was impounded for a safety check.
Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.
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