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Riverhead, NY (August 26, 2026) – A motorcyclist was injured on Monday afternoon in a collision at the intersection of Hubbard Avenue and Route 105 in Riverhead. It happened around 4:16 p.m. Route 105 is a major north-south corridor connecting Riverhead to nearby Suffolk County communities, and Hubbard Avenue feeds into it from a residential area.
No further details about the vehicles involved, the number of people affected, or the extent of the injuries were immediately available.
The cause of the wreck remains under investigation. We hope for a full recovery for the motorcyclist.
Why Are Side-Street Intersections Risky for Motorcyclists?
Intersections where a residential side street meets a busy state route, like Hubbard Avenue and Route 105, see a mix of local drivers turning onto the main road and through traffic moving at higher speeds. A motorcycle’s smaller profile can make it especially hard for a driver pulling out of a side street to judge its speed and distance accurately.
Afternoon hours often bring increased traffic as commuters head home from work, which can increase the number of vehicles entering or crossing a main road at once. A driver focused on finding a gap in traffic may not always notice an approaching motorcycle, particularly if it’s partially hidden by a nearby larger vehicle.
Motorcyclists are encouraged to ride with extra caution near intersections that feed into a busier route, since a driver waiting to pull out may misjudge how quickly a bike is closing the distance. Covering the brake and reducing speed slightly when approaching these intersections can give a rider more time to react if a vehicle pulls into their path.
