Michael Mills, of Copiague, dead after his vehicle veers off Jones Beach traffic circle
A Copiague man is dead after his vehicle veered off the traffic circle near Jones Beach, New York State Police said.
About 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, police responded to calls directing them to the Jones Beach State Park Central Mall, where they found a vehicle that had left the roadway at the traffic circle.
Michael Mills, 35, the occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 631-756-3300.
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