Alexa Duryea and Lindsey Rose Parke, Levittown, Long Island teen girls killed after the BMW they were traveling in crashes in Hicksville. 23 year old male driver survived crash as Nassau authorities continue to investigate cause of crash and whether charges are forthcoming.
Two Long Island teen girls have died after the BMW vehicle they were traveling in crashed in Hicksville, Nassau police said.
Alex Duryea and Lindsey Rose Parke, both 19 of Levittown were passengers of a BMW being driven by a 23-year-old male driving westbound on Old Country Road when the driver lost control around 11:30 p.m, Friday night.
The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a tree and then hit a building.
What led to BMW driver losing control and crashing?
Both women suffered severe trauma and were pronounced dead at the scene, News12 reported.
The driver was hospitalized. Police have yet to publicly identify the driver or his condition. Not immediately clear is what led to the driver losing control, whether speeding or driving under the influence were factors.
The tragedy led to family members paying tributes on social media.
Shared Parke’s brother, Timmy Jake on Facebook, ‘heaven has gained the strongest guardian angel.’
Levittown 19-year-old female victims remembered
In the aftermath of the tragedy, family shared funeral arrangements, stating that wake services for Parke would be held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, located at 2786 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Visiting hours are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the post.
Read a GoFundme created on behalf of Lindsay Parke in part, ‘Lindsey was the most selfless and caring person anyone knew. She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, friend to all, firefighter, EMT, amazing baker and so much more. Lindsey Rose never hesitated to stop and help, whether is was a person that needed to talk or to being first to an accident scene. She was a go getter and the strongest person that we all needed in our life.’
Similarly read a GoFundme for Alexa Duryea in part, ‘Alexa was just 19 years old. Alexa was deeply loved and will be forever missed by her family, her siblings, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her sudden loss has left an immense and unimaginable void, and our hearts are broken as we try to navigate a world without her.’
It remained unclear if the un-identified 23-year-old driver would face any charges. The investigation remains ongoing, police said.
