The accident took place in Northern Westchester County around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11 on Dogwood Road in Cortlandt.
According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, the unidentified man from Putnam Valley was driving a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he crashed.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Nevel said a preliminary investigation reveals that the driver may have hit “roadkill” which caused his bike to leave the roadway.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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