David Maiman, 44, of Middle Island, is being remembered after a fatal crash on Rocky Point-Yaphank Road in Rocky Point, New York.
According to Suffolk County Police, Maiman was driving a 2020 Lexus northbound on Rocky Point-Yaphank Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when his vehicle veered into the southbound lane and struck the front driver's side of a 2020 Jeep.
Maiman was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Jeep was identified as 45-year-old Ferdi Reyes Garcia of Port Jefferson. He was also taken to Stony Brook University Hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety inspections as detectives from the Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad continued their investigation.
Authorities have not publicly determined why Maiman's vehicle veered into the opposite lane. Anyone with information about the crash is being asked to contact the Seventh Squad.
Maiman's death has left family, friends and others who knew him mourning a life that ended suddenly. As the investigation continues, those close to him are left to remember his life and cope with the loss.
