Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Hitting Tree: Cops
He was badly injured and later died at the hospital, police say.
RIVERHEAD, NY — A 23-year old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Riverhead early Friday, police said.
According to Riverhead Town Police, a report came in at 12:12 a.m. about a motorcycle crash on Hubbard Ave. near Jackson St. A 23-year old was driving a 1998 Suzuki motorcycle west on Hubbard Ave. when the vehicle left the road and hit a tree, police said.
The man, who had serious injuries, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center where he died, police said.
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The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at (631) 727-4500.
The motorcyclist’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
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