A teenager from New York was killed when his car crashed into a tree on Long Island.
Dylan Nuccio, 17, of Farmingdale, was pronounced dead Tuesday morning on Seaford Oyster Bay Highway in north Massapequa, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Eighth Precinct police responded to the scene along the northbound exit 5 ramp around 10:30 a.m. local time, where the 2019 BMW and Nuccio’s body were located. The BMW, which was found “on its side” at the scene, appears to have “left the roadway” before entering a wooded area and “striking a tree,” police said.
“This is a tragic end to a beautiful soul, a happy child who, unfortunately, was dealt some very heavy hands in life,” said family friend Anthony De Mieri, according to CBS affiliate WCBS-TV. De Mieri said Nuccio “just got his license” and that he “loves” the car.
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Nuccio was a graduate of Plainedge High School, Superintendent Edward A. Salina, Jr. said. in a message to the district on Tuesday.
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The teenager was on his lunch break at the time of the crash, WCBS-TV and News 12 Long Island reported.
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In his message, the director said that “until further notice, high school students are not allowed to go to lunch and free hours”.
This is the second major tragedy the family has faced in the last two years. Nuccio’s father, Thomas, died of COVID-19 in 2021, according to WCBS-TV.
Nuccio’s mother, Colleen, who has two other children, is a teacher in Plainedge, according to the station.
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“We will have to grieve and move forward, and hopefully we can remember him as the wonderful young star he was meant to be,” De Mieri said.
Counselors were made available to students and staff following the “tragic loss,” Salina said. “We are deeply saddened by this loss to our school community and will make every effort to support our staff, students and families,” added the principal.
The investigation is ongoing, according to NCPD.
Nuccio’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday at St. James RC in Seaford, according to his obituary.
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