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One Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Area One Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Area
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Area A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed after veering off a  roadway into a tree, according to New York State Police. State Police in Sullivan County responded to the intersection of State Route 42 and King Road in the town of Forestburgh at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 after receiving a 911 call alerting them to the crash.  Police then found the victim, New York City resident Mauricio Cruz, of Queens, in a wooded area off the roadway's west shoulder, along with his red 2009 Yamaha R6. After being attended to by EMS, Cruz was transported to Garnet Health in Catski…

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by Christina Coulter
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Long Island Man, 27, Killed In Two-Vehicle Ocean Parkway Crash Long Island Man, 27, Killed In Two-Vehicle Ocean Parkway Crash
Long Island Man, 27, Killed In Two-Vehicle Ocean Parkway Crash A 27-year-old Long Island man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Ocean Parkway. It happened on Saturday, Sept. 6 at around 10:40 p.m., in Suffolk County just west of Robert Moses Causeway in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed that the collision occurred when a 2012 BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound struck the rear of an unknown vehicle that subsequently left the scene, state police said.  The impact caused the operator of the motorcycle, Mauricio Acosta, of Deer Park, to be ejected, according to state police. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. State Police req…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 36-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight. The crash happened on Friday, Sept. 4 at about 4:15 a.m. in Coram. Emmarie Moore, 21, of Coram, was driving a 2019 Hyundai Accent southbound on Route 112 at the intersection of Glenmere Lane when her vehicle collided with a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the motorcycle, a 36-year-old man whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
ID Released For Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV ID Released For Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV
ID Released For Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV The identity has been released of a 21-year-old Long Island man seriously injured in a crash between an SUV and motorcycle. Kevin Flores-Salgado of Flanders, 21, is recovering at Long Island Community Hospital after the crash on Thursday, Aug. 20 at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunrise Highway (Route 27), in Shirley, approximately one-quarter of a mile east of William Floyd Parkway. The collision also involved a 2005 Toyota Sequoia traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the SUV, Jean Cassamajor of North Babylon, 54, was uninjured and no charges were filed…

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Seriously Injured After SUV, Motorcycle Collide In Suffolk County Man Seriously Injured After SUV, Motorcycle Collide In Suffolk County
Man Seriously Injured After SUV, Motorcycle Collide In Suffolk County Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV A man was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Long Island. The crash happened Thursday, Aug. 20 at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunrise Highway (Route 27), in Shirley, approximately one-quarter of a mile east of William Floyd Parkway. The collision also involved a 2005 Toyota Sequoia traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist is currently unconscious at Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue. The driver of the SUV, Jean…

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by Christina Coulter
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Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The crash, reportedly involving a motorcycle happened around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, westbound at exit 64 in Medford.

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by Daily Voice
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One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Front Of Long Island Apartment Complex One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Front Of Long Island Apartment Complex
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Front Of Long Island Apartment Complex One person was killed in a crash between a car and a motorcycle near a Long Island apartment complex. It happened just after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. While approaching Crossways Park Drive, a 2016 Toyota Camry being driven by a 28-year-old man attempted to make a left turn from eastbound Jericho Turnpike into the Fairhaven Apartment complex before colliding with a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle. As a result of the collision, the 31-year-old operator of the motorcycle was ejected and suffered multiple trauma injuries. He was transported to an area hospit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Suffers Serious Injuries, Woman Also Hospitalized In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man Suffers Serious Injuries, Woman Also Hospitalized In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man Suffers Serious Injuries, Woman Also Hospitalized In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 31-year-old man suffered serious injuries and a woman was also hospitalized in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Lindenhurst. The man was traveling northbound on New Highway when his 2013 Suzuki motorcycle collided with a southbound 2014 Honda CR-V that was turning east onto Route 109 from New Highway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, an Amityville resident whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported via Suffolk County Police Helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. It happened on the southbound side just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, in the area of Bay Parkway, in Hempstead, state police said. Frank Orticelle, 65, of Uniondale, was driving a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck the back of a 2013 Honda and was ejected from the motorcycle, according to police.  Orticelle was transported to Nassau University Medical where he succumbed to his injuries.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station 21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station
21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Gas Station A 21-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle collision near a Long Island gas station. The crash happened on Sunday, July 5 at around 11:45 a.m. in Great Neck. The victim was operating a motorcycle southbound on Cuttermill Road when he got into the collision with a 2004 Infinity, which was exiting the BP gas station, Nassau County Police said.  The Infinity, driven by a 66-year-old man, remained at the scene.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. His identity has not yet been released. This incident is still under…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged With DWI, Fleeing Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist. The crash happened Wednesday, July 1at approximately 5:50 p.m. in Shirley. Robert Engel,  52, of Northport, was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the William Floyd Parkway, near Lawrence Road, when he was struck from behind by a 2012 Toyota sedan being driven by Thomas Dudley, 36, of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police said. Engel was transported via Shirley Ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue in ser…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection A man was killed when a motorcycle burst into flames after crashing into a Jeep at a Long Island intersection. It happened on Tuesday, April 7 at around 8:21 p.m. in Mastic. Kristen Conrad, 31, of Manorville, was driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty southbound on Mastic Road, when the vehicle made a left turn onto Eleanor Avenue in the path of two northbound motorcycles, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcycles were operated by Bernard Lafayette, 31, of Mastic, in front and Walter Mason, 35, of Mastic, behind.  The motorcycle operated by Lafayette crashed into the Jeep, accord…

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by Joe Lombardi