Bay Shore man dies in motorcycle accident, cops say
Nassau police at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in East Farmingdale on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. The driver, identified as James Barnett, 18, of Bay Shore, was making a left turn from Central Avenue onto New Highway when he lost control and hit a metal pole, police said. Credit: Paul Mazza
A Bay Shore man was killed early Saturday morning when his motorcycle crashed in East Farmingdale and he struck a pole, Suffolk County police said.
James Barnett, 18, was riding his 2006 Honda motorcycle at 2:40 a.m. when he attempted to make a left turn from Central Avenue onto New Highway heading south, police said.
Barnett lost control of the motorcycle and hit a metal light signal support pole, detectives said.
He sustained a serious head injury and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage where he was later pronounced dead.
The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Suffolk Police Department's First Squad at 631-854-8152.
At-home Lyme disease tests ... Chicken parm inside a pizza ... What's up on LI ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV
At-home Lyme disease tests ... Chicken parm inside a pizza ... What's up on LI ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV
