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Motorcyclist Killed in Brentwood Crash

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By Published: November 27 2014

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Brentwood this afternoon.

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Brentwood, NY - November 27th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Brentwood this afternoon.
 
A 31-year-old man driving a Buick Century was traveling northbound on Brentwood Road, when he attempted to make a left turn at the intersection of Suffolk Avenue. A man driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling southbound on Brentwood Road struck the side of the Buick at approximately 4:55 p.m. 
 
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The man driving the Buick was not injured, and stayed at the scene. The victim has not yet been positively identified.
 
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone that may have witnessed this crash, but has not yet been interviewed by detectives, is requested to call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352. The investigation is continuing.