Traffic & Transit
Police ID Man Killed In Rockville Centre Motorcycle Crash
Police say a motorcycle hit a man as he was crossing the street, killing him and seriously injuring the rider.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Nassau County police have identified the man who was killed after being struck by a motorcycle on March 19.
According to police, a 36-year-old man was driving a 2020 BMW motorcycle east on Merrick Road at 11:53 p.m. when he hit 42-year-old Scott Brower, of Rockville Centre, who was crossing the road near North Forest Avenue. The driver was thrown from the motorcycle, and the motorcycle then hit a 2012 Honda Civic, which was also heading east on Merrick Road.
The two men both suffered multiple traumatic injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Brower died from his injuries at 1:40 a.m. The motorcyclist is in serious condition.
Find out what's happening in Rockville Centrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The driver of the Honda was not injured, and remained at the scene. Police say the Honda was given a brake and safety check at the scene. The motorcycle was impounded.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Find out what's happening in Rockville Centrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
