Crime & Safety

SCPD Seeking Information After Fatal Accident in Sayville

A Brentwood resident was killed in the two-car crash on Lakeland Avenue.

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking information regarding a fatal accident that took place in Sayville on Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, Alexander Pappas, 51, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2003 GMC van southbound on Lakeland Avenue, when a 2008 Honda, driven by Brentwood resident Adina Nickie-Mohan, 63, entered the intersection from the westbound direction onto Lakeland Avenue from Eastover Road.

According to reports, Nickie-Mohan went through the intersection without stopping and was struck by Pappas’ vehicle at approximately 2:55 p.m. According to police, Nickie-Mohan said that her brakes had failed while operating the vehicle.

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The passenger in Nickie-Mohan’s vehicle, Tyran Mohan, 64, also of Brentwood, was transported to Southside Hospital where he later succumbed to injuries received during the crash and was pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m.

Nickie-Mohan was transported to Southside Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

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The investigation of the crash is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fifth Squad Detectives at 631-854-8552.


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