Motorcycle rider killed in Medford crash, Suffolk police say

A motorcycle rider was killed in Medford on Saturday night after he struck several road signs and a pole, Suffolk County police said.

At about 11:45 p.m., the male rider was on a Kawasaki Ninja going south on Route 112 near Commercial Boulevard when he lost control. He hit the road signs and pole before coming to a stop, according to police.

The motorcyclist, whose identity was being withheld pending notification of next of kin, died at the scene. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check.

Police did not immediately release the victim's age.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

By Vera Chinese

vera.chinese@newsday.com@VeraChinese

Vera Chinese joined Newsday in 2017 after working as an editor for the East End lifestyle publication northforker and a general assignment reporter for the New York Daily News.