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Motorcyclist Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Patchogue

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By Published: August 20 2014

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Patchogue today.

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Patchogue, NY - August 19th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Patchogue today.

Michael Frustaci was driving a 2014 Yamaha, eastbound on Sunrise Highway at the North Ocean Avenue exit, when he lost control and rear-ended a 2014 Toyota minivan at approximately 3:40 p.m.

Frustaci, 27, of Holbrook was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital via Suffolk County Police helicopter where he died from his injuries. The woman driving the Toyota was not injured.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. The investigation is continuing.