Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Flanders Crash
The motorcycle was hit by a car attempting to turn left on County Road 104, police say.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash in Flanders on Friday afternoon, according to Southampton Town Police.
Police and detectives responded to 500 County Road 104 at about 12:04 p.m. on a report of a motorcycle accident.
Jamie Espana 29, of Westhampton was driving a 1999 Honda Civic south on County Road 104 when he attempting to make a left turn and crashed into a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven Malcolm Smith, 68, heading north on County Road 104, police said.
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Smith was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center via Suffolk County Helicopter, police said.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
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The road was closed for about an hour while the investigation was completed.
Espana was issued a summons for failing to yield the right of way, police said.
No additional charges are expected to be filed.
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