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Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred at about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Sayville, at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Depot Street.
Michael Hynes, age 53, of Sayville and the superintendent of the Port Washington Union Free School DIstrict, was driving a 2019 Honda Civic northbound on Railroad Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Depot Street, according to Suffolk County Police.
His vehicle then collided with a southbound 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, said police.
The motorcyclist, a 63-year-old Sayville man, was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Hynes was treated at the same hospital for minor injuries.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
Hynes was charged with driving while intoxicated and held overnight at the Sixth Precinct.
The Port Washington UFSD has named assistant superintendent Chris Shields as acting superintendent.
In a statement released Monday morning, Nov. 25, Port Washington UFSD School Board President Adam Smith said: The Board of Education is aware of the concerns arising from the article currently circulating within our community concerning our superintendent, Dr. Hynes. We want to assure you that we are actively working to gather all relevant information to fully understand and address the situation.
"To ensure stability and continuity in our district during this time, effective immediately, Dr. Shields will serve in the role of Acting Superintendent. We are committed to keeping you informed and will share updates as soon as more details become available.
"Thank you for your patience and trust as we navigate this matter."
Hynes was set to be arraigned Monday, at First District Court in Central Islip.
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