Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Drunk Bentley Driver Kills Man, Injures Woman In Slingshot Crash In Massapequa: Police Drunk Bentley Driver Kills Man, Injures Woman In Slingshot Crash In Massapequa: Police
Drunk Bentley Driver Kills Man, Injures Woman In Slingshot Crash In Massapequa: Police A drunk teenager behind the wheel of a Bentley killed a man and seriously injured a woman in a multi-vehicle crash in Massapequa, Nassau County Police announced on Sunday, April 20. Brian Romero Guy August, 19, of Medford, was driving a 2023 white Bentley SUV with a 30-year-old passenger when he tried to turn right from the left turning lane at Unqua Road and crossed all lanes of Sunrise Highway traffic on Saturday, April 19 at 9:03 p.m., according to the Homicide Squad. As he cut across the road, his Bentley slammed into a white Polaris Slingshot 3-wheeled motorcycle heading eastbound in t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run By Motorcyclist In Lindenhurst: Police Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run By Motorcyclist In Lindenhurst: Police
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run By Motorcyclist In Lindenhurst: Police A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, April 20. The pedestrian was crossing North Strong Avenue near 27th Street when they were struck by a southbound motorcycle that fled the scene at 5:58 p.m., according to the release. The victim was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, authorities said. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact the First Squad at 63…

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by Jillian Pikora
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD
Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD A 24-year-old Brick man was killed in a fiery crash on Route 37 in Manchester Township Saturday afternoon, April 19, after his motorcycle collided with a car in an intersection and exploded, police said. ALSO SEE: Former HS Athlete, US Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Route 37 Crash Officers were called to the scene at State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive around 3:22 p.m. on April 19, where they found a red 2007 Honda CBR motorcycle engulfed in flames and a white 2020 Honda Accord with major damage on the driver’s side, according to Capt. Albert Vega of the Manchester Township Police De…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wappingers Falls, NY
Police & Fire
Motorcycle Hit-Run: Woman Struck, Seriously Injured In Wappinger, Rider At Large, Sheriff Says Motorcycle Hit-Run: Woman Struck, Seriously Injured In Wappinger, Rider At Large, Sheriff Says
Motorcycle Hit-Run: Woman Struck, Seriously Injured In Wappinger, Rider At Large, Sheriff Says Authorities are looking for the motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a woman seriously injured in Dutchess County.  The crash happened just before 11:45 p.m. along the southbound shoulder of Spook Hill Road in Wappinger, just south of Myers Corners Road. There, a black motorcycle struck a female pedestrian and fled the scene without stopping, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday, April 13.  The woman sustained significant injuries to her upper left arm and lower leg, authorities said. The motorcycle was last seen heading south on Spook Hill R…

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by Ben Crnic
Bloomfield, CT
Police & Fire
Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police
Bloomfield Biker Busted After Posting Videos Of Motorcycle Speeding At 190 MPH: Police Filming a crime is usually a bad idea, and posting those videos to your personal YouTube page will likely end in handcuffs. That’s what happened to a 21-year-old Connecticut man who filmed himself speeding throughout the state, sometimes hitting speeds of 190 mph, authorities said.  Brice Bennett, of Bloomfield, was arrested Tuesday, April 8, and charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, and reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. He was released on a $5,000 bond. Troopers launched their investigation after discovering multiple videos on a YouTube channel…

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by Josh Lanier
Laurel, MD
Police & Fire
Officer Indicted For Unauthorized Pursuit That Left Russian Linguist From Laurel Dead: AG Officer Indicted For Unauthorized Pursuit That Left Russian Linguist From Laurel Dead: AG
Officer Indicted For Unauthorized Pursuit That Left Russian Linguist From Laurel Dead: AG A Maryland police officer is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash during an unauthorized high-speed pursuit, then fleeing the scene without reporting it, according to state prosecutors. On Wednesday, April 2, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the indictment of Officer Alexander Rodriguez, 30, of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, in connection to the August 2024 death of 21-year-old Joshua VanderZiel in Howard County. At the time of his death, Vanderziel was a Russian linguist for the US Navy, according to Brown. The crash happene…

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by Zak Failla
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Hits Group Of Bikers, Killing 50-Year-Old Bristol Motorcyclist: Coroner Wrong-Way Driver Hits Group Of Bikers, Killing 50-Year-Old Bristol Motorcyclist: Coroner
Wrong-Way Driver Hits Group Of Bikers, Killing 50-Year-Old Bristol Motorcyclist: Coroner A 50-year-old man from Bristol, PA was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a wrong-way New Jersey driver on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, officials said. UPDATE: Coroner IDs Bristol Motorcyclist Killed By Wrong-Way Driver The crash happened on Sunday, March 30, around 10:10 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-476 at mile marker 67.1, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The victim, whose name has not yet been released publicly, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was part of a group of six motorcyclists traveling together when a vehicle heading south in the northbound lane…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stafford, VA
Police & Fire
Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash In Stafford: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash In Stafford: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash In Stafford: Sheriff (Developing) A Stafford County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being struck from behind in a hit-and-run crash on I-95 early Thursday morning, officials say. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on March 27, when the deputy was stationary on his agency-issued motorcycle in the northbound lanes of I-95 near the Warrenton Road exit ramp, according to the sheriff's office. An unidentified vehicle slammed into the back of the motorcycle, injuring the deputy, then sped off without stopping, a spokesperson for the department said. The deputy sustained minor injuries and is currently being evaluated, acco…

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by Zak Failla
Dunkirk-Owings, MD
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Hits The Ground After High-Speed Police Pursuit In Calvert County: Sheriff Motorcyclist Hits The Ground After High-Speed Police Pursuit In Calvert County: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Hits The Ground After High-Speed Police Pursuit In Calvert County: Sheriff A Virginia man’s dangerous attempt to outrun deputies on his motorcycle in Maryland ended with him in handcuffs after he crashed in a failed getaway attempt, officials said. Tyler Anakin Grover, 20, of Hampton, is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Calvert County, nearly causing several head-on crashes in the process, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say that a deputy spotted Grover’s motorcycle speeding at 83 mph in a 55 mph zone while recklessly weaving through traffic on Route 4 on the wrong side of the road. When the d…

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by Zak Failla
Hamilton Township, NJ
Obituaries
'He Rode Into Heaven:' Mom Grieves Loss Of Teen Son Killed In Hamilton Motorcycle Crash 'He Rode Into Heaven:' Mom Grieves Loss Of Teen Son Killed In Hamilton Motorcycle Crash
'He Rode Into Heaven:' Mom Grieves Loss Of Teen Son Killed In Hamilton Motorcycle Crash An 18-year-old Sicklerville man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Mercer County, and police say the group of bikers he was riding with fled before officers arrived. Alexander Thomas was riding with a group of motorcyclists and quad riders in Hamilton Township around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, when the crash occurred, township police said. The group was reportedly driving recklessly in the oncoming lane near Lalor Street and Bunting Avenue, according to police. Thomas was trying to pass one of the quad riders when he hit the back of the vehicle, lost control, and crashed, police sa…

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by Sam Barron
Fredericksburg, VA
Obituaries
Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home
Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home A 28-year-old Virginia father of two who was working to save for his family’s first home was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash while heading to his second job, prompting an outpouring of support from loved ones and coworkers. Steven Wine, a husband, father, mentor, and shop manager, was on his way to work around 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, when he was involved in the fatal crash.  The Spotsylvania native had just celebrated his birthday and was working around the clock to give his young family a better future, his loved ones say. "Steven and his wife had been saving tirelessly for …

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by Zak Failla
Ronkonkoma, NY
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Subaru In Lake Ronkonkoma: Police A motorcyclist was killed when his Harley-Davidson collided with a Subaru in Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, March 3. Dariusz Sokolowski, 54, of Centereach, was riding his 2015 Harley-Davidson eastbound on Portion Road when he struck a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, according to authorities. The Subaru, driven by 29-year-old Haley Entenmann of Lake Ronkonkoma, was pulling out of a parking lot and making a right turn onto Portion Road when the crash occurred, police said Sokolowski was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, …

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by Jillian Pikora