E. Hampton Town Police probe fatal two-car crash
East Hampton Town Police are investigating a two-car crash that killed a driver and seriously injured her passenger late Wednesday in Montauk.
Suzanne Lavenas, 69, of Montauk, was driving east on Route 27 and attempting a left turn onto South Fox Street when her 2007 Toyota was struck by a 2012 Ford pickup at about 9:16 p.m., police said.
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East Hampton Town Police are investigating a two-car crash that killed a driver and seriously injured her passenger late Wednesday in Montauk.
Suzanne Lavenas, 69, of Montauk, was driving east on Route 27 and attempting a left turn onto South Fox Street when her 2007 Toyota was struck by a 2012 Ford pickup at about 9:16 p.m., police said.
The pickup, driven by Thomas Gubitosi, 48, of Farmingdale, was traveling west on Route 27, police said in a news release Thursday.
Lavenas was taken to Southampton Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Gubitosi also was taken to Southampton, where he was treated and released.
A passenger in Lavenas' Toyota, Frances Berg, 88, of Montauk, also was taken to Southampton Hospital, where she was listed in serious condition.
Police did not have additional information on her injuries Thursday.
Police also said both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
Anyone with information can call the East Hampton Town Police at 631-537-7575.
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