Traffic & Transit

Suffolk Man Killed In Crash On Northern State Parkway

Police say his motorcycle hit the guard rail and he was thrown into the woods.

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — New York State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Northern State Parkway that occurred early Thursday morning.

According to police, a motorcyclist was heading west on the Northern State Parkway shortly afte 1 a.m. when it struck the guide rail near exit 29A in Old Westbury. The motorcyclist — Jose Campos-Orellana, 28, of Bay Shore — was thrown from the motorcycle into the woods.

Campos-Orellana was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police say the investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call (631) 756-3300.

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