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Mastic Beach man killed in motorcycle crash, Suffolk police say

Police at the scene of the crash in

Police at the scene of the crash in Mastic Beach on Thursday. Photo Credit: Stringer News Service

By Deon J. Hampton deon.hampton@newsday.com @deonjhampton
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A Mastic Beach man was killed Thursday night after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a tree, Suffolk County police said.

Police say Joseph Marigliano, 48, was driving a Kawasaki on Woodland Drive near Queen Road in Mastic Beach at 7:35 p.m. when he struck the tree.

He was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

His vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information is asked to call 631-852-8752.

Deon J. Hampton joined Newsday in June 2012. He covers Brookhaven Town.

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