Javier Ramirez Obituary: 38-Year-Old Dies in Fiery Long Island Expressway Crash

Javier Ramirez, 38, died following a two-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway in Brentwood, New York, early Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026.

According to the Suffolk County Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. on the eastbound expressway near Exit 55.

What Happened on the Long Island Expressway?

Police said Ramirez was driving a 2022 Jeep when it struck a guardrail on the right shoulder and overturned. A 2020 Subaru, driven by 41-year-old Michael Dechiaro, subsequently struck the overturned Jeep, causing it to catch fire.

Ramirez was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Dechiaro was also taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Reports of NYPD Service

A separate report identifies Ramirez as an NYPD sergeant who had served for 11 years and was assigned to the department’s 5th Precinct. However, those employment details could not be independently confirmed through an official NYPD announcement or an original statement from the Sergeants Benevolent Association in the sources reviewed.

Those claims should be attributed to the source reporting them until an official confirmation is available.

Investigation

Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating the fatal collision. The department has not established in its public announcement what caused the Jeep to strike the guardrail and overturn.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

Condolences

The loss of a 38-year-old man in a fatal road collision is a deeply sad event. Condolences go to Ramirez’s family, friends and everyone affected by his death.