Motorcyclist killed in crash in Commack, police say
Suffolk police investigate a fatal motorcycle crash on Harned Road west of Florida Avenue in Commack on Friday night. Credit: Chris Sabella
A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a crash in Commack, Suffolk police said.
James Coogan, 63, of Commack, was driving a Honda motorcycle north on Harned Road west of Florida Avenue when he lost control about 7:20 p.m., police said in a statement.
Coogan was declared dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
No other vehicles were involved and police say they are investigating what caused the crash.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
John Asbury is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He has been with Newsday since 2014 and previously worked at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.
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