Driver dead after crashing into Starbucks in Oceanside, police say
A man who apparently lost control of an SUV died after crashing into a Starbucks early Saturday morning in Oceanside. Credit: Paul Mazza
A man behind the wheel of an SUV died after crashing into a Starbucks early Saturday morning in Oceanside, Nassau County police said.
Police said the driver was Michael Fearon, 47, of Brentwood. The crash occurred about 2:15 a.m. at the Starbucks at 2755 Long Beach Rd., police said.
Fearon was driving a Suzuki sport utility vehicle south on Long Beach Road when he crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with curbs and shrubs before continuing south until crashing into the Starbucks, police said.
When officers arrived, Fearon was not breathing, police said. He was pronounced dead at South Nassau Communities Hospital, police said.
Fearon's vehicle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is ongoing, police said.
'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
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