Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Medford Crash: Police
The 20-year-old, from Patchogue, died in the Medford crash, police say.
MEDFORD, NY — A motorcyclist died in a Medford crash Saturday morning, police said.
According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place at 6:53 a.m. on Route 112 at Southaven Avenue.
Edison Aguilara, 20, of Patchogue, was operating a 2008 Honda motorcycle northbound on Route 112 when the motorcycle struck a southbound 2016 Toyota Matrix that was attempting to turn left at the intersection with Southaven Avenue, police said.
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Aguilara was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Toyota, a 44-year-old Medford woman, and a passenger in the vehicle were not injured, police said.
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Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-852-8552.
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