Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
One person was killed during a crash early Thursday morning on the Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills, according to police. The fatal accident occurred just after 6 a.m., police say.
Police have identified the driver killed as 21-year-old Osmond Duarte. According to police, Duarte was driving a commercial flatbed truck when he lost control and struck the median. Police say Duarte died at the scene.
The crash prompted a significant traffic response, with all lanes eastbound at Exit 41 closed following the accident. The lanes have since been reopened, according to police.
The incident marks another fatal crash on the Northern State Parkway, adding to the ongoing safety concerns along this major Long Island thoroughfare. Police have not released additional details about what may have caused Duarte to lose control of the commercial vehicle.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred on the Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills near Exit 41, affecting the eastbound lanes of this major Long Island artery. The Northern State Parkway serves as a crucial commuter route connecting western and central Long Island.
According to Long Island Traffic records, this road has 7 recorded incidents in the database. Recent incidents along the parkway include overnight roadwork operations, a crash requiring jaws of life equipment to rescue an SUV driver on January 23, 2026, and a fiery crash in Lake Success on December 17, 2025, where the driver escaped.