Bay Shore, NY (May 21, 2023) – A Bay Shore motorcyclist lost their life in a collision on Wednesday, May 17. The incident occurred at around 6:39 p.m., sources said.
According to reports, vehicles crashed on Richland Boulevard near Howells Road. A 2011 Chevrolet Suburban was headed north on Richland when it stopped at a stop sigh at Howells Road and attempted to go through the intersection.
The vehicle was then struck on its passenger side by a 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle headed west. The driver of the SUV attempted CPR on the motorcyclist, identified as William Thomas Burke, 52.
Burke was transported to South Shore University Hospital where he later lost his life.
Police in Bay Shore continue to investigate the details of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of William Thomas Burke at this time.
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