Police: 3 killed, including 11-year-old girl, in Holbrook crash

According to authorities, a collision that occurred in Holbrook on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the deaths of three individuals, one of whom was a child.

Around 1:20 p.m., a 74-year-old Shoreham resident named Emmanuel Dandrea was driving his SUV in the westbound direction of Veterans Memorial Highway. He tried to make a left turn, heading toward southbound Coates Avenue, and crashed into a 2002 Honda motorcycle that was traveling in the eastbound direction of Veterans Memorial Highway.

At the scene, law enforcement declared Alaaeldien Elfaham, a 23-year-old from Deer Park, and Dandrea both dead following the accident involving the motorcycle.

Alanna Lika, an 11-year-old from Holbrook who was a passenger in the SUV, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she passed away due to her injuries.

The young girl, who was 8 years old, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital to receive medical attention for injuries that were not believed to be fatal.

The Fifth Squad detectives are urging individuals who have any details about the accident to contact them at 631-854-8552.

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