Jones Beach crash: 1 dead after vehicle veers off Jones Beach traffic circle

A person is dead after their vehicle veered off the traffic circle near Jones Beach Wednesday night, New York State Police said.

Around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to calls directing them to the Jones Beach State Park Central Mall, where they found a vehicle that had left the roadway at the traffic circle.

The vehicle had only one occupant, police said. An investigation is ongoing.

The individual, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 631-756-3300.

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