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Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Collision On Long Island Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Collision On Long Island
Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Collision On Long Island Police are investigating a fatal crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened in North Amityville around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. The victim was riding a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on New Highway when he struck a southbound 2021 Dodge ProMaster van, driven by a 38-year-old Copiague resident who was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Albany Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Wilmer Castillo, age 43, of Copiague, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Dodge was alone in the…
Fatal Crash: Local Man ID'd As Victim After Vehicles Collide Near Long Island Intersection Fatal Crash: Local Man ID'd As Victim After Vehicles Collide Near Long Island Intersection
Fatal Crash: Local Man ID'd As Victim After Vehicles Collide Near Long Island Intersection One person was killed in a late-morning crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in Manorville. A Selden man was riding a 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Clancy Road, near Hampton Vista Drive, when he crossed into the northbound lanes in an attempt to pass other motorcycles, Suffolk County Police said.  The Harley operator swerved back into the southbound lane to avoid oncoming traffic and struck a 2004 Harley-Davidson being ridden by a 62-year-old Central Islip woman. The driver of the 200…
Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection
Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection The family of a beloved husband and father of four who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island is turning to the community for support following his untimely death. Silvano Posadas, age 35, of Bellport, died Saturday, July 22, when his motorcycle struck a Toyota Matrix stopped at the intersection of Mastic Road and Somerset Avenue in Mastic. At the time, he was riding northbound and the Toyota was stopped, waiting to make a left turn, according to Suffolk County Police. Earlier Report: 35-Year-Old From Bellport Killed In Crash At Intersection In Mastic Posadas was transporte…
Fatal Crash Near Long Island Expressway Off-Ramp: 39-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Fatal Crash Near Long Island Expressway Off-Ramp: 39-Year-Old ID'd As Victim
Fatal Crash Near Long Island Expressway Off-Ramp: 39-Year-Old ID'd As Victim One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash overnight near a busy Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:35 p.m. Saturday, July 8 in Calverton. A 39-year-old Medford man was operating a 2022 Ducati motorcycle southbound on County Road 24 when he struck a 2010 Honda CRV that was turning onto the northbound lanes from the eastbound Long Island Expressway Exit 71 off-ramp, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Yener Can, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  The dr…
Serious Crash: 23-Year-Old Critically Injured At Long Island Intersection Serious Crash: 23-Year-Old Critically Injured At Long Island Intersection
Serious Crash: 23-Year-Old Critically Injured At Long Island Intersection One person suffered critical injuries after a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Thursday, July 6 in Bay Shore. A 23-year-old Bay Shore man was operating a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle southbound on 5th Avenue when he drove into the driver’s side door of a 2003 Honda sedan traveling eastbound through the intersection at Dowsing Avenue, Suffolk County Police. He was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore in critical condition.  The driver of the Honda, a 20-year-old Bay Shore man, was transported to the…
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Police are investigating a late-night single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened just before midnight Saturday, July 1 on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway near Exit 15 in Hempstead. Herving Armand, age 38, of Huntington Station, was riding a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle when it went off the roadway and struck a sign, killing him instantly, New York State Police said. This crash is under investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. In addition to troopers, other state police agencies res…
2 Killed In Long Island Crash Involving Hampton Jitney Bus 2 Killed In Long Island Crash Involving Hampton Jitney Bus
2 Killed In Long Island Crash Involving Hampton Jitney Bus Two people are dead after a motorcycle collided with a charter bus during the evening commute on Long Island. Emergency crews in Greenport were called shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, with reports of a crash at the intersection of State Route 25 and Moores Lane. According to Southold Town Police, a Hampton Jitney bus was pulling out of Moores Lane when it crossed into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, 62-year-old Anthony Gallo, was taken to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Gallo’s passenger, 74-year-old Lorraine Haeg, of South…
Fatal Crash: Long Island 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree Fatal Crash: Long Island 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree
Fatal Crash: Long Island 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree Police are investigating an overnight crash that left a teenage Long Island resident dead. It happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday, May 25 in Rocky Point. A 19-year-old was operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, north of Whisky Road, when the motorcycle struck rumble strips on the edge of the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist then lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to police. The victim, identified as Timothy Ross, of Shirley, was pronounced dead at the scene by …
47-Year-Old From Cedarhurst Dies Nearly Week After Crash At Valley Stream Intersection 47-Year-Old From Cedarhurst Dies Nearly Week After Crash At Valley Stream Intersection
47-Year-Old From Cedarhurst Dies Nearly Week After Crash At Valley Stream Intersection A man has died a week after suffering critical injuries in a crash at a Long Island intersection.  The crash happened around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, April 2 in Valley Stream. A 47-year-old man operating a motorcycle was traveling northbound on Mill Road when the collision occurred with a 2010 gray Honda Civic driven by a 72-year-old man traveling southbound on Mill Road attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Birch Lane, Nassau County Police said.  The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. On Sunday morning, April 9, Nassa…
47-Year-Old Critically Injured In Crash At Valley Stream Intersection 47-Year-Old Critically Injured In Crash At Valley Stream Intersection
47-Year-Old Critically Injured In Crash At Valley Stream Intersection An investigation is underway after one person was critically injured in a crash at a Long Island intersection.  It happened around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, April 2 in Valley Stream. A 47-year-old man operating a motorcycle was traveling northbound on Mill Road when the collision occurred with a 2010 gray Honda Civic driven by a 72-year-old man traveling southbound on Mill Road attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Birch Lane, Nassau County Police said.  The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment where he is currently in crit…
20-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island Highway 20-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island Highway
20-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island Highway A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 17, with reports of a crash in Islandia, on Veterans Memorial Highway near East Suffolk Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that Joshua Taylor, of Islandia, was driving his Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when a westbound box truck attempted to make a U-turn in front of him.  Taylor hit the brakes and was ejected from the bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 66-y…
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Hempstead Roadway The identity has been released of a person killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. The crash happened just before 7:40 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Hempstead. A 45-year-old man operating a 2013 Honda motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard was struck by a 2014 Honda Accord operated by a 72-year-old woman as she attempted a left turn onto Grove Street, Nassau County Police said.   The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  On Tuesday, March 7, police identified the man as Jermaine Thomas of Hempstead. E…
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends NY Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends NY Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends NY Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
37-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Dump Truck 37-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Dump Truck
37-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Dump Truck A 37-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck on Long Island. The crash happened on Sunrise Highway in Amityville at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Suffolk County Police Department said. A Lindenhurst man was riding a 2001 Suzuki motorcycle east and struck the back of a 2020 AUTC dump truck that was stopped at a red light in front of 200 Sunrise Highway, police said. The motorcyclist was hospitalized for treatment of serious injuries, SCPD reported. Police said the 49-year-old Brentwood man who drove the dump truck was not injured. A…
Long Island Man Killed After Being Ejected In Route 27 Crash In Southampton, Police Say Long Island Man Killed After Being Ejected In Route 27 Crash In Southampton, Police Say
Long Island Man Killed After Being Ejected In Route 27 Crash In Southampton, Police Say An investigation is underway after a Long Island man was killed in a crash. The single-vehicle crash happened in the eastbound lanes of Route 27 (Sunrise Highway) in Southampton near County Road 111 (Eastport Manor Road) on Saturday, Nov. 12, New York State Police reported. Troopers responded to the crash shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found that a 1984 Harley-Davidson, operated by 64-year-old Donald Ellers, of Patchogue, was traveling east in the left lane when it left the roadway, police said.  The motorcycle traveled into the center median and struck the guide wire, police r…
48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash 48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a midday crash that left a Long Island resident dead. It happened around 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in West Hills. The victim was operating a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Round Swamp Road when it crossed over the double-yellow lines into the northbound lanes and collided with 2016 Chevrolet Traverse being driven by a 67-year-old Huntington woman, Suffolk County Police said. Nassau County resident Michael Bonsera, 48, of East Norwich, was transported via ambulance to Northwell Health Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead.…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer On Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer On Long Island
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer On Long Island A 77-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing a motorcycle into a deer on Long Island. The crash happened in Port Jefferson at about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said the Smithtown man was riding a 2019 Harley Davidson Trike on East Broadway near Bridle Path Lane when he struck a deer that was crossing the roadway. The man was knocked off the motorcycle and struck his head on the pavement, authorities said. The unoccupied three-wheel motorcycle continued traveling for about a quarter of a mile until it left…
Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 37-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island over the weekend. The crash happened in Stony Brook at 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said a Mastic man was riding a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle east on North Country Road near Parkside Drive when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a sign. The man was hospitalized in serious condition, police reported. Authorities asked anyone with information about the crash to call police at 631-854-8652.   
35-Year-Old From Uniondale Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Valley Stream Identified 35-Year-Old From Uniondale Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Valley Stream Identified
35-Year-Old From Uniondale Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Valley Stream Identified A man has died following a two-vehicle Long Island crash. Nassau County Police were called at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, with reports of a crash involving a motorcycle in Valley Stream, near Rockaway Parkway and East St. Marks Place. A preliminary investigation revealed that 35-year-old Jhonathan Rosa, of Uniondale, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle heading southbound on Rockaway Parkway when he collided with a Honda Civic, police said. Rosa was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Original report: Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island…
Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Valley Stream Crash Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Valley Stream Crash
Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Valley Stream Crash Updated story: 35-Year-Old From Uniondale Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Valley Stream Identified Police are investigating a fatal, two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in Valley Stream. A 35-year-old man operating a green Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling southbound on Rockaway Parkway when he collided with a 2003 red Honda Civic near the intersection of East St. Marks Place, Nassau County Police said.  The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff, according to police.  The 65-y…
28-Year-Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead 28-Year-Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead
28-Year-Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Northern State Parkway In North Hempstead A 28-year-old man was killed early Thursday, Sept. 22, in a single-vehicle crash on a Long Island highway. State Police in Nassau County were called shortly after 1 a.m. with reports of a motorcycle crash in North Hempstead on the Northern State Parkway. Investigators determined that Jose Campos-Orellana, of Bay Shore, was traveling westbound when he struck a guardrail near exit 29A. The westbound exit is located just before the highway makes a sharp curve to the left. After striking the guardrail, Campos-Orellana was ejected from his bike and landed in a nearby wooded area, according to …
ID Released For Oyster Bay Man Killed After Crash With Landscaping Truck In Greenvale ID Released For Oyster Bay Man Killed After Crash With Landscaping Truck In Greenvale
ID Released For Oyster Bay Man Killed After Crash With Landscaping Truck In Greenvale Police released the identity of a 32-year-old man who died after a crash involving a landscaping truck on Long Island. Colton Daniels, of Oyster Bay, was identified as the motorcyclist who died at the hospital after a crash in Greenvale on the morning of Monday, Aug. 29, the Nassau County Police Department announced on Monday, Sept. 5. Police said Daniels was riding a Honda motorcycle west on Northern Boulevard at Addison Lane and was involved in a crash with an eastbound landscaping truck at about 9 a.m.  Daniels was pronounced dead at the hospital at 10:08 a.m., police said.  …
30-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island 30-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island
30-Year-Old Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island Police are investigating after a 30-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened on Jericho Turnpike near Verleye Avenue in East Northport at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said Gary Skaats, of East Northport, was riding a 1998 motorcycle west on Jericho Turnpike when the motorcycle crashed into a 2012 Honda SUV that was attempting to turn left from the eastbound lanes into a parking lot. SCPD said Skaats was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the USV, a 36-year-old Dix Hills resi…
Bellerose Resident Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection Bellerose Resident Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
Bellerose Resident Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection Police are are investigating after a fatal crash near a busy Long Island intersection. It happened around noon Saturday, July 30 in Kings Park. Gregory Petriella, age 66, of Bellerose, was operating a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle northeast on Pulaski Road near Main Street when he suffered an apparent medical episode, Suffolk County Police said.  He lost control of the motorcycle and swerved off the road, police said. Petriella was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information on the crash is…
Wife Airlifted, Husband Injured After Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Wife Airlifted, Husband Injured After Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Wife Airlifted, Husband Injured After Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash A husband and wife were both injured in a single-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened around 9:55 p.m. Friday, June 24 in Mastic. Justino Lopez, age 43, of Mastic, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle with his wife as a passenger, heading northbound on Titmus Drive, when the vehicle crashed near Ardmour Drive, Suffolk County Police said. Danielle Lopez, age 35, of Mastic, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.  Justino Lopez was transported to the same hospital for treatment …
Man Killed In Crash Near Wantagh Intersection Man Killed In Crash Near Wantagh Intersection
Man Killed In Crash Near Wantagh Intersection Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Crash Near Wantagh Intersection One person was killed in a crash between a  pickup truck and motorcycle near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 1:40 p.m. Sunday, June 19 in Wantagh. A male operating the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Wantagh Avenue when it was involved in the crash with a Ford F-150 near the intersection of Lea Ann Lane, Nassau County Police said. The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician at approximately 2:10 p.m.  His…
Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says
Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says The man accused of causing a deadly motorcycle crash in Lake George that killed a young boy and his stepfather was not even supposed to be operating the bike, CBS 6 in Albany reports. Anthony Futia, age 33, of Albany, did not have a valid motorcycle license at the time of the crash and had previous license suspensions, the outlet reports. Earlier report: Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Futia also has a criminal history with convictions for grand larceny and assault, according to CBS 6. He had completed the terms of h…
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Click here for an updated story: Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says Two pedestrians, including a child, were killed after a vehicle went off the road and crashed onto a bike path in Lake George, according to New York State Police. The crash happened on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at about 3:40 p.m. on Route 9 near the Lake George Expedition Park in the town of Lake George. A preliminary investigation determined that a motorcycle was heading north on Route 9 at a high rate of speed when it went off the east shoulder of the ro…
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School A man who crashed his motorcycle in the parking lot of a Long Island school Sunday, April 24, has died from his injuries, police said. In a statement released Tuesday, April 26, Suffolk County Police said Victor Nigro, age 65, of Bay Shore, succumbed to his injuries. Nigro was seriously injured when he lost control and wrecked his bike in the parking lot of Gardiner Manor Elementary School on Wohseepee Drive, police said. He was taken to South Shore University Hospital with what were initially described as serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Suffolk County Police are asking anyone…
Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School
Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School A Long Island man is recovering after crashing his motorcycle at an elementary school, police said. The incident happened in Bay Shore at around 2:45 p.m.  Sunday, April 24. Victor Nigro, age 65, of Bay Shore, was riding the motorcycle in the parking lot of Gardiner Manor Elementary School on Wohseepee Drivewhen he lost control and crashed, Suffolk County Police said. Nigro was taken to South Shore University Hospital and treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Suffolk County police are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the SCPD Third Sq…
Massapequa Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway Massapequa Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway
Massapequa Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway A 58-year-old man died from injuries he sustained in a crash on the Southern State Parkway. Police received a report of the crash in the Suffolk County town of Babylon in the westbound lanes of the parkway near Exit 37 at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, according to New York State Police. Nassau County resident Michael Simeone, of Massapequa, was riding a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he left the roadway and struck a light pole, police said. The motorcycle continued traveling west, crossing all three lanes of traffic, and it struck the center median guide rail, authorities re…