Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Motor Vehicle Collisions are the Leading Cause of Injury-Related Deaths
Auto collisions are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in New York. From 2014 to 2021, an average of 1,098 people were killed and 12,093 hospitalized each year. Motor vehicle crashes are also responsible for over 135,000 emergency room visits annually. Read on to find out who’s most likely to be involved in an accident,… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dead as Driver Fails to Yield at Long Island Intersection
A failure to yield accident at a Long Island intersection resulted in the death of a 42-year-old man from Central Islip. The man was riding his motorcycle on Motor Parkway when he was hit by a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe that was traveling west. The 23-year-old driver of the Santa Fe was trying to turn… Read More »
Motorcyclist Death on Long Island Marks Third in Three Days
A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on Long Island for the third time in three days on August 12 at approximately 11:20 p.m. in Smithtown. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver of a 2007 Honda motorcycle was heading north on Route 25A when he was hit by the 17-year-old driver of a 2000… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Failure to Yield Accident on Long Island
One person died in an accident between a motorcycle and a Jeep at an intersection in Long Island. The accident occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10 in Garden City Park. According to Nassau County Police, a 2014 Ducati motorcycle driven by a 32-year-old man was approaching the intersection of County Courthouse Road… Read More »
Four Injured in Nassau County Accident Involving Ambulance
Four people were hospitalized after being involved in an accident involving a police ambulance in Plainview. The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15. According to police, the driver of the police ambulance was responding to an emergency call, and had lights and sirens activated at the time. While en route to… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dead After Colliding With Jeep in Long Island Accident
A man died in a Long Island accident after his motorcycle collided with a jeep. The accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 7 in Mastic. According to Suffolk County Police, a 31-year-old woman from Manorville was driving her 2006 Jeep Liberty heading south on Mastic Road, when she turned left on to Eleanor… Read More »
Pedestrian Injured in Shirley Hit-and-Run Collision
Suffolk County police are investigating a recent hit-and-run accident that resulted in severe injuries to a pedestrian. According to police, the crash happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, April 22, on the William Floyd Parkway near its intersection with Flintlock Drive in Shirley. A man was reportedly walking across the parkway heading east when he… Read More »
Suffolk County Man Suffers Injuries After Driver Merges into Motorcycle
A man from Suffolk County sustained injuries after a Subaru sedan reportedly merged into his motorcycle on Route 347 in Smithtown, New York, on April 6. According to reports, a 30-year-old woman driving the sedan was attempting to switch from the center lane to the right lane when she moved into the path of a… Read More »
What Are My Rights Following a Motorcycle Crash if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
The state of New York requires motorcycle operators and passengers of all ages to wear a helmet that meets standards set out by the U.S. Department of Transportation. But what happens when bikers and their passengers choose to disregard the law and then suffer a head injury in an accident? It turns out that under… Read More »
Recent Motorcycle Accident Highlights Importance of Safety
A recent motorcycle accident on Long Island resulted in the death of a 27-year-old rider, highlighting the importance of safety and awareness for all drivers. The motorcyclist involved in the accident reportedly attempted to make a left-hand turn into a parking lot when he was struck by a minivan headed in the opposite direction. The… Read More »