Crime & Safety

Cops: Huntington Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash

Suffolk County Police are investigating a Thursday night crash in Huntington that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

Detectives say Craig Byer was driving a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Elm Street and lost control of the motorcycle at the Nassau Road intersection at about 9:55 p.m. Byer skidded through the intersection, hit a curb and was ejected off his motorcycle, police said.

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

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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.


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