Two men cited for illegal speed contest, reckless driving on the LIE in Islandia

Suffolk County Police cited two drivers for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving in Islandia on Jan. 5.

Members of the Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force observed two Mercedes Benz sedans traveling eastbound on the LIE, near Exit 58, weaving in and out of traffic at speeds in excess of 100 mph at 8:45 p.m. Officers safely stopped both vehicles and cited their drivers, Dean Carfora, 24, of Lloyd Harbor, and Matthew Famighette, 24, of West Babylon, for Illegal Speed Contest, Reckless Driving, and multiple Vehicle Traffic Law and Suffolk County Law violations.

They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 24. Both vehicles, 2024 Mercedes Benz 4-door sedans, were seized.