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Motorcyclist Killed in Huntington Crash

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By Published: June 13 2014

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Huntington last night.

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Huntington, NY - June 13th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Huntington last night.

Craig Byer was driving a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Elm Street and lost control of the motorcycle at the intersection with Nassau Road. Byer skidded through the intersection, hit a curb and was ejected off his motorcycle.

Byer, 42, of Huntington, was transported to Huntington Hospital where he died of his injuries.

The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.

Incident:         Motorcyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash
Location:        Nassau Road, Huntington
Date/Time:     Thursday, June 12, 2014 at approximately 9:55 p.m.