Shirley Man Killed in Fatal Crash

By Stefan Mychajliw | May 27, 2024 | Local

Suffolk County Police responded to a fatal car crash in Shirley | SCPD

A Farmingville man is dead following a one-car crash on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley.

Suffolk County Police said Iran Palmer was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The Infiniti struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times.

Palmer was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

Police stated he was the only person in the car at the time of the fatal crash. The Infiniti was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Seventh Squad at 631.852.8752.

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