1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In Nassau Motorcycle Crash

Rockville Centre NY

21 March, 2022

9:12 AM

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — One man is dead and another is in serious condition after a motorcycle crash in Rockville Centre Sunday night. According to police, a 36-year-old man was driving a 2020 BMW motorcycle east on Merrick Road at 11:53 p.m. when he hit a 42-year-old man who was crossing the road near North Forest Avenue. The driver was thrown from the motorcycle, and the motorcycle then hit a 2012 Honda Civic, which was also heading east on Merrick Road. The two men both suffered multiple traumatic injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. The 42-year-old pedestrian died from his injuries at 1:40 a.m. The motorcyclist is in serious condition. The driver of the Honda was not injured, and remained at the scene. Police say the Honda was given a brake and safety check at the scene. The motorcycle was impounded. Police say the investigation is ongoing.