Patchogue, NY – Motorcyclist Dies in Hit-&-Run at Rider Ave & Main St

Patchogue, NY (June 11, 2024) – On Monday, June 10, a motorcyclist was killed after a hit-and-run accident in the Patchogue area. The deadly accident took place at the intersection of Rider Avenue and Main Street late that night, around 10:45 p.m. Local reports revealed that the victim was traveling northbound on a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle when he was hit by a westbound car.

The vehicle, described as a dark-colored sedan, fled the scene without rendering aid and continued south on Rider Avenue. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The rider, later identified as 22-year-old Christopher Hlavaty of East Patchogue, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in New York

Motorcycles make up just 2 percent of all registered automobiles in New York City, but they account for 14 percent of all traffic deaths. What’s particularly concerning is that a staggering 56 percent of related fatalities involve victims under the age of 35 years old. Males account for nearly all motorcycle deaths. Statistics show that you are more likely to be killed in a crash as a rider, with some statistics showing that motorcyclists are almost 26 times more likely to be killed on the road. Not only that, but they are nearly four times more likely to be injured. The majority of these harrowing crashes involve collisions with other vehicles.

If someone close to you is killed in a motorcycle accident, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation with the help of a trained legal team. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a qualified Patchogue motorcycle accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to fight for you. Contact our offices today at (516) 774-3635 to get to work on your claim.