The occupants of a vehicle involved in a single fatal car crash early Monday morning on the Southern State Parkway in Malverne were all teenagers, according to New York State Police.
The 2012 Subaru Impreza was approaching exit 17N near 4 a.m. when the driver, Joseph Beer, 17, of Queens, reportedly failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the car. According to police, Beer was driving with a learner's permit. The car left the parkway and struck several trees. The driver and four occupants - all age 18 from Queens - were ejected from the vehicle, police stated.
The four passengers -- Christopher Khan, Neal Rajapa, Peter Kanhai and Darian Ramnarine -- were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was transported to Winthrop Hospital in Mineola where he is currently being treated, police said. The deceased were transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.
The investigation is ongoing and NYS Police are asking anyone with additional information to call 561-8492.
This story was updated at 7:44 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2012.
Im a parent an i do take responsibilty for my kids actions ..... Where are you from......
Thank you for the "REALITY CHECK" S. Buck! Again, I send condolences to all bereaved!
They bought him a brand new car and allowed him to drive it illegally? They,the parents, should be held responsible! As far as boys being boys, this one is over the line. Anything to justify it is the same laxidaisical crap that caused it and will continue to cause it. What was the drug or alcohol habits practiced here? Were the parents are or even suspicious of its use? They are in deep? The deserve what they get, along with the driver. An example must be set here!.
They should be angry. It could have been much worse........... It will probably continue. Our voices, for whatever they are worth, should remain angry and loud until parents are responsible! Our legislators must make the necessary changes starting with harsh punishment here. Contact all your legislators, so easy online and let them have it! We also need much more presence of our police and highway patrol. They are non existent? I remember a time when there was patrols and common to see someone pulled over for infractions. Today possibly in isolated spots you'll see them at the end of the month I know it you know it and all the jackasses out there know it!
There is no excuse here. Sympathy for those killed, their family and friends of course. The rest, they will have their day in court.
Maybe on a zero gravity planet!
If so, they too should rot in jail!
They allow it in their homes amongst their friends too. They arrive sober then drive away drunk & high as a kite.. They are age 15-18. Do the parents of their friends know this?? The police have been notified however, are unconcerned here.