It happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway near exit 21 in Roosevelt at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday,
Police say two vehicles collided.
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Patricia Ramkissoon, 23, of Bay Shore and Elliott Bryant 23, of Brooklyn were pronounced dead at the scene
Four others were taken to area hospitals, two in serious condition.
The Southern State Parkway was closed from 8:30 p.m. Thursday to 3:30 a.m. Friday.
The collision remains under investigation, and the State Police are asking for anyone with any information to call (631) 756-3300.
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