Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On William Floyd Parkway Monday: PD

SHIRLEY, NY — A motorcyclist died in a motorcycle crash on William Floyd Parkway Monday, police said.

According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place near Ridgewood Drive at about 1:20 p.m.

Robert Haufler , 55, of Holbrook, was operating a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on William Floyd Parkway when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck the driver’s side of a parked 2016 Jeep, ejecting Haufler, police said..

Haufler, 55, of Holbrook, was transported to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

William Floyd Parkway remained closed in both directions for hours Monday after the crash, police said.

The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.