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Driver killed in head-on collision on Long Island

Police say a driver was killed in a head-on collision on Long Island after crossing over into oncoming traffic

Suffolk County police say the accident occurred at 12:40 p.m. Thursday in Holtsville.

They say Henry Villegas of Farmingville was driving north on North Ocean when he crossed over into the southbound lane and struck a Volkswagen.

The 56-year-old Villegas was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.

The 22-year-old driver of the Volkswagen, Samantha Velez, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Both cars were impounded for an inspection.