Motorcyclist Killed In New Hyde Park Crash: Police

New Hyde Park NY

23 August, 2021

10:47 AM

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NEW HYDE PARK, NY — A man riding his motorcycle died Friday evening after he collided with a vehicle in New Hyde Park. Nassau County police have identified the man who died as Heriberto Ramirez Ortiz, 41 of New Hyde Park. The crash happened around 11:05 p.m. on New Hyde Park Road. Authorities say Ramirez Ortiz was traveling southbound on New Hyde Park Road when his Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Toyota RAV4. The driver of the Toyota — only identified as an 18-year-old man — was heading northbound on that same road, but was trying to make a left turn at the time of the crash. Ramirez Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The driver of the Toyota did not report any injuries. A police investigation is underway. No other information has been released as of Monday morning.