Traffic & Transit

Motorcyclist Killed In Suffolk Crash

The man lost control of the motorcycle and crashed just north of the Southern State Parkway, police say.

EAST FARMINGDALE, NY — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in East Farmingdale on Thursday evening, Suffolk police said.

James Pust, 38, of East Northport, was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed just north of the Southern State Parkway around 6:55 p.m., police said.

Pust was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage.

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The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check.

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