Crime & Safety
2nd Motorcyclist In 24 Hours Dies In Suffolk Crash: Police
The 22-year-old died in a crash on the William Floyd Parkway early Saturday, police say.
SHOREHAM, NY — A second motorcyclist in 24 hours died in a Suffolk crash Saturday, police said.
According to Suffolk County police, the crash took place at about 1:05 a.m. on the William Floyd Parkway.
Daniel Austin, 23, of Mastic Beach, was riding a 2024 Honda southbound when he lost control and was ejected from his motorcycle, police said.
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He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check, police said.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call Seventh Squad detectives at 631- 852-8752.
The fatal motorcycle crash was the second in Suffolk County in 24 hours: A Port Jefferson Station man also died in a Centereach crash early Saturday, police said.
According to Suffolk County police, the single-vehicle crash took place on Nesconset Highway, east of Nicolls Road, at about 12:30 a.m.
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