Crime & Safety
Copiague Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Hitting Pole: Police
The motorcyclist lost control on Montauk Highway, left the roadway and struck a curb and telephone pole, Suffolk police said.
COPIAGUE, NY — A 20-year-old Copiague man was seriously injured when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a telephone pole Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk police said.
Jonathan Villalobos-Rossell was riding a 2026 Kawasaki east on Montauk Highway, near South Great Neck Road, when he lost control, left the roadway and struck a curb and telephone pole around 3:39 p.m., police said.
Villalobos-Rossell was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, police said.
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The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check, according to police.
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the crash.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152.
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