David Dorazio, 60, killed when vehicle struck by semi truck tire on Sunrise Highway in North Babylon, New York

Modified Date: 
Sat, 07/07/2018 - 11:50am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, July 5, 2018

Man killed when tire hits car on Long Island highway

The Department of Transportation says a tractor trailer was traveling on NY 231, which crosses over Sunrise Highway, when it lost a tire or possibly two tires.

Driver Comes Forward in Freak Flying Tire Highway Death

Joseph Nickel, 48, of Islip, said he was driving a pickup truck and pulling a trailer on Sunrise Highway in West Babylon on July 5, according to Suffolk County police. 

He told police that he later discovered the trailer was missing a tire.      

   

Topics: 
Tire Issues
People Involved: 
David Dorazio
Joseph Nickel
Roadway: 
Sunrise Highway

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