Gregory Balmir, 42, dies in fiery crash into building on Kings Parkway near Grand Avenue in the Baldwin area of Hempstead, NY
Modified Date:
Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:56pmAccident Date:
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Driver killed after car crashes, bursts into flames
A driver was killed after his car crashed into a light pole, burst into flames and careened into a building on Long Island Sunday, cops said.
Baldwin man dies in flaming car that hit pole, building, police say
He said the damaged structure is used as a warehouse and that the other Johnstone properties were damaged only in the firefighting process.
Man Killed in Single Car Crash in Baldwin
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Gregory Balmir, 42, was headed south on Grand Avenue at about 4:00 a.m. when he veered across two lanes and collided with a pole. His car then continued to cross Kings Parkway where it crashed into a Johnstone Supply warehouse and caught fire, which began to spread to the building. Though the damage to the building was more minor, Balmir was killed in the incident and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Gregory Balmir
Roadway:
Grand Avenue and Kings ParkwayCity:
South Hempstead, NYCounty:
Nassau County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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