Scene of the crash.Photo: CBS New York/Youtube
Three Long Island teens died Wednesday night after their car crashed into a wooded area in Holtsville, New York.
Cem Gunes, a 16 year old, and two passengers — 17-year-old Taylor Beltramini of Moriches and 18-year-old Landon Kromhout Auditore of Mastic — were pronounced dead at the scene following the Wednesday night crash, according to Suffolk County Police.
Police say witnesses saw the car Gunes was driving — his mother’s car — overturn multiple times during the crash, which reportedly took place around 9:43 p.m.
Gunes — who was driving with a learner’s permit — and another passenger were ejected from the 2009 Infiniti G37 during the crash, with authorities sharing that it was unlikely they wore seatbelts during the drive.
AsNBC New Yorkreports, New York State law requires a junior licensed driver to ride with no more than onepassenger under 21 years old unless they’re driving with a guardian or instructor in the car. The vehicle will be impounded for a safety check.
Beltramini and Auditore, who were both enrolled in the William Floyd School District, were set to graduate in January and June, respectively. Beltramini attended Floyd Academy, while Auditore attended William Floyd High School.
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Scene of the crash.CBS New York/Youtube
William Floyd student Ronnie Hurtado toldCBS Newsthat “the mood just switched immediately” at school, and that “it was obviously heartbreaking for everyone to hear” the news.
Gunes' girlfriend Adriana Barrington toldlocal station News 12that she and family visited the crash site to collect what they could find of his belongings — such as a notebook, a shoe, and school work. “Speechless,” Barrington said. “I was supposed to spend all of Christmas break with him and now he’s just, he’s gone.”
Jameek Collier, a friend of Beltramini’s, also told the station that the girl would be remembered for her heart. “Taylor was a good person,” Collier said. “It’s just hurtful to see that she died at a young age, especially in a car crash. It’s sad.”
source: people.com
