Man Dies In East Hampton Motorcycle Crash: Police

EAST HAMPTON, NY — An East Hampton man died Wednesday night after a motorcycle crash, police said.

According to East Hampton Town Police, Jefferson D. Eames, 53, of East Hampton, was riding a 2011 Yamaha north on Accabonac Road near Banks Ct. when he veered off the roadway and struck a tree.

Eames was transported by East Hampton Ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.

Detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact the East Hampton Town Police Department at 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.