Man, 76, Dies After Crashing Pickup Truck Into Huntington Station Home: Suffolk County Police

A 76-year-old man died after his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a home Saturday morning, Suffolk County Police officials said.

James A. Burke was driving a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup truck eastbound on East 3rd Street in Huntington when his vehicle careened off the road at around 11:50 a.m., police said.

The truck crashed through the fence in front of 36 E. 3rd St. and struck the house. 

Burke was taken to Huntington Hospital by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities say it is believed that Burke may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash.

The truck was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is ongoing. 

Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding the incident call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.

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