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It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia
Medford resident Alan Mercado, age 67, was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle.
The motorcycle operator, now ID'd as Idris Shehu, age 20, of Hicksville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
A passenger in the Honda was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with non-life-threatening injuries. Mercado was not injured.
Mercado was charged with driving while ability impaired dy drugs. He will be held overnight for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852- 6555.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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