NEW YORK– The Long Island Expressway reopened for hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for commuters on Wednesday morning.
All westbound lanes of the LIE were closed for several hours at the Clearview Expressway, where traffic was diverted to the service road. As of 8:30 a.m., delays extended along Shelter Rock Road into Nassau County.
The FDNY responded to the crash involving two trucks near Exit 27 shortly after 5 a.m.
Police said it appears a disabled flatbed truck was pulled over on the side of the roadway and the 65-year-old driver was standing outside the vehicle when another truck struck the corner of the flatbed truck, which then struck the driver.
The 65-year-old was pronounced dead and the other driver remained at the scene, police said.
Traffic on the Northern State Parkway was also blocked, so motorists were advised to take the Southern State Parkway if possible.
Check back soon for the latest updates on this developing story.
