24 January 2021
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major George J. Mohl
Troop L Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, at approximately 12:47am, there was a call for a motor vehicle collision on the Southern State Parkway eastbound at exit 40 in the town of Islip, Suffolk County.
Christopher Gutierrez, 21 years-old of Brentwood, NY, was traveling eastbound on the Southern State Parkway when his vehicle, a 2017 Subaru, left the roadway striking the tree line. Gutierrez sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The collision is still under investigation and the State Police is asking anyone who witnessed or with information to call (631) 756-3300.