Traffic & Transit

Motorcyclist Dies In Huntington Crash

The motorcyclist went off the road and hit a tree, police say.

HUNTINGTON, NY — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Huntington on Sunday night, Suffolk police said.

John Papa, 65, of Syosset, was riding a three-wheeled 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle north on Sweethollow Road, south of Jericho Turnpike, when he drove off the road and crashed into a tree around 6:30 p.m., police said.

Papa was pronounced dead at Huntington Hospital.

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The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives asked anyone with information on the crash to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.

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