Motorcyclist dies in Farmingdale crash
Both directions of the Hempstead Turnpike were closed in Farmingdale after an accident involving a car and a motorcycle on Friday night, April 25, 2014, Nassau police said. The motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Credit: Paul Mazza
A motorcyclist was killed Friday when his 2004 Harley-Davidson collided with a truck on Hempstead Turnpike in Farmingdale, Nassau police said.
The motorcyclist, 52, whose name was not released, was traveling west on Hempstead Turnpike shortly before 9 p.m. when he collided with a 1998 GMC Yukon that was making a left turn onto the eastbound roadway.
The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:50 p.m.
The Yukon's driver, 48, was not injured.
The Yukon was released from the scene after passing a brake and safety inspection. The motorcycle was impounded for safety checks.
Police do not suspect any criminality, but the investigation is ongoing.
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