Isaac Ruiz, 16, killed and five other teens hospitalized two teen drivers collide at Nesconset Highway and Woodhull Avenue in Port Jefferson, New York
1 teen killed, 5 others injured in Port Jefferson car crash: Police
The driver of a Honda Accord, Christopher Ospina, was trying to make a left turn onto Woodhull Avenue when he was hit by a Ford Bronco, according to police.
Isaac Ruiz, 16, who was sitting in the back of the Honda, was transported to Stonybrook Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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