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Tragic Collision in Commack: Motorcyclist Killed in Afternoon Accident on Jericho Turnpike

Local News, Crime

By Published: May 14 2024

LongIsland.com

A motorcyclist was killed in Commack when a Volkswagen driven by a Hauppauge woman collided with his motorcycle during a left turn on Jericho Turnpike.

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Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Commack this afternoon.
 
Susan Capone was driving a 2020 Volkswagen westbound on Jericho Turnpike when she attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, located at 6070 Jericho Turnpike, and collided with a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle being driven eastbound at 4:15 p.m.
 
The driver of the motorcycle, Jordan Aristondo, 22, of Commack, was pronounced dead at the scene.Capone, 51, of Hauppauge, was not injured.
 
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Second Squad detectives at 631-854-8252.