1 dead in boat vs. bridge collision

LONG ISLAND Authorities responding to a call found Michael Ruscito, 21, of West Islip dead after his boat struck a support of the Robert Moses Causeway Bridge early Saturday morning. Matthew Sullivan, 21, also of West Islip, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries, which authorities said were not life-threatening.

Authorities said the boat was traveling westbound when it hit the bridge. The vessel has been impounded.

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