Barbara Tocci

The two rest stops on Flanders Road were formally dedicated as text stops in memory of Barbara Tocci, the Flanders native who was killed in a head-on collision on the road in January 2014

Michael Pepe of Bayport, who was texting just before the crash that killed Barbara Tocci, will complete community service by participating in anti-distracted-driving efforts through M.A.D.D., local government agencies, and at local schools.

A State Supreme Court judge has dismissed the felony criminally negligent homicide charge brought against the PSEG driver involved in the fatal head-on crash on Flanders Road in January 2014. Evidence of driver's text conversation five minutes before estimated time of crash is insufficient, judge rules.

Prosecutors say Michael Pepe, 54, was not paying attention when he struck a pothole on Flanders Roard and lost control of his GMC utility truck Jan.. 16, 2014, striking Barbara Tocci's SUV head-on and causing her death

The driver of the PSEG utility truck that slammed head-on into Barbara Tocci's SUV Jan. 16, 2014 faces felony charge in connection with the crash.

Family and friends remembered Barbara Tocci at a graveside service to mark the one-year anniversary of the collision that claimed her life, asking others to "pass it forward" by doing a "random act of kindness" in her memory.

A memorial service for Barbara Tocci will be held at the Flanders Cemetery on January 16. All who attend will be asked to do an act of kindness in her name.

A $5.18 million Flanders Road resurfacing contract was awarded to Rosemar Contracting of Patchogue, which is scheduled to begin work on Oct. 16, according to the state DOT.