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Coram Man Dies in LIE Crash

A 63-year-old Coram man died after crashing his truck on the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville on Wednesday afternoon.

Suffolk County police said David Hutchings was driving a GMC pickup truck eastbound on Route 495 near exit 63 when he crashed into the center median near the HOV lane at 1:15 p.m.

The victim was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Sixth Squad detectives, who impounded the truck and are continuing the investigation, believe Hutchings suffered a medical emergency, which caused the crash.