Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies In Wrong-Way Collision In Suffolk

The motorcyclist drove into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV, police say.

WEST HILLS, NY — An East Norwich motorcyclist died in a wrong-way collision with an SUV on Sunday afternoon in West Hills, Suffolk police said.

Michael Bonsera, 48, was riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson southbound on Round Swamp Road when he crossed over the double-yellow lines into the northbound lanes and collided with a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse around 1:30 p.m., police said.

Bonsera died at Plainview Hospital. The SUV driver suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.

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Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information should call police at 631-854-8252.

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