Crime & Safety
Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash
The 19-year-old crashed his motorcycle while driving on a LI parkway Saturday afternoon. A fundraiser was created to help his family.
EAST ISLIP, NY - An East Islip teen was killed after crashing his motorcycle on the Hecksher State Parkway on Saturday afternoon, according to State Police.
According to police, the 19 year-old was driving a 2015 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound in the right lane of the Heckscher State Parkway just north of Timber Point Road when he lost control and was ejected around 2:30 p.m.
The motorcycle continued onto the right shoulder where it struck a tree and came to rest. The driver was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he succumbed to his injuries.
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A GoFundMe account created by an East Islip resident identified the driver as Chris Werth.
The fundraiser was created to raise $5,000 for Werth's family to help pay for funeral expenses. As of Monday, the page has raised a total of $8,865.
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"Chris was one of the funniest people I have ever met and had such a contagious spirit," the creator of the GoFundMe, James Lopiccolo wrote on the page .
Click here to read more or to donate.
The investigation is continuing. Any witnesses are asked to call 631-756-3300.
For anyone who’s able, East Islip has lost a great person this week. A kid who could make anyone laugh with ease. A kid with charisma and confidence that I don’t see in many. I’ll be donating 100$. Every single dollar counts. https://t.co/WTPqc2OGMK Rest Easy Chris
— KEEZ (@joeykiesel) September 23, 2018
Photo: GoFundMe.com/Chris Werth funeral expenses
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