December 10, 2012

Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash


Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in North Babylon

The 28 year old male  was operating his 2006 Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on Sunrise Highway, at a high rate of speed, when he attempted to change lanes. His motorcycle struck the rear of a 2003 International flatbed tow truck, and the motorcyclist was ejected  onto the roadway. He was then run over by an eastbound vehicle whose driver did not stop.

The victim, of Glenmore Avenue, Brentwood, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the flatbed, a 54 year old male of Newham Avenue, Brentwood, was not injured in the crash.

The motorcycle was impounded for safety checks, and the tow truck was examined at the scene by the Suffolk County Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash


Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad Detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman in North Patchogue

A 33 year old male, of North Patchogue, was driving a 2001 Honda Civic north on North Ocean Avenue when he struck a pedestrian near Shaber Road

The pedestrian, a 29 year old female,  was transported by North Patchogue Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital where she is listed in serious condition.  

December 3, 2012

Teen Seriously Injured in Central Islip Crash


Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a teen in Central Islip.

A 15-year-old male was driving a 1998 Honda when he attempted to make a left turn from Brier Street to southbound Route 111 and his vehicle collided with a National Grid truck traveling northbound on Route 111.  The Honda also collided with a 1998 Mazda, driven by a 32-year-old male.

The 15-year-old male was airlifted by Suffolk County Police Helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital where he is listed in serious condition. The 34-year-old male driver of the National Grid truck was not injured. Three passengers in the Mazda and one passenger in the Honda were treated for minor injuries and released from Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.