Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On East Patchogue Roadway

A 31-year-old was killed in a crash on Long Island.

07/19/2024 6:30 p.m.

The incident happened in East Patchogue, on Americus Avenue south of Brookhaven Avenue, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18.

Suffolk County Police said the man, Noe Moran Contreras, of East Patchogue, was operating a dirt bike when he lost control and struck a pole.

He was taken by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators impounded the bike for a safety check.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-854-8552.

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