Plainview, NY – Motorcyclist Dies in Crash with Semi on Long Island Expy

Plainview, NY (June 23, 2024) – A motorcyclist was killed following a collision in the Plainview area on Saturday, June 22. The incident was reported late that night on Long Island Expressway near Exit 46. It was reported that a motorcyclist was traveling on the roadway when they collided with a tractor-trailer. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The 40-year-old rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased victims has been withheld. The rider was reportedly traveling eastbound when they crashed into the back of the commercial truck. The 57-year-old truck driver was not hurt in the accident, and they reportedly remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. Local authorities performed a safety check on the truck. No additional information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation. 

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

Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crashes in New York

In a collision, an enormous truck can be extremely devastating, especially for those in much smaller passenger automobiles. There is a clear reason that a significant number of fatal crashes involving semi-trucks and large commercial vehicles occur on American roadways each year. There are more than 500,000 heavy truck crashes that are reported annually nationwide, with thousands of fatalities and many more serious injuries. Sadly, trucking accidents are responsible for a high number of serious crashes in New York. When fully loaded, these massive vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and when a crash occurs at highway speeds, those in smaller cars are at serious risk. Consequently, in the event of a collision at highway speeds, the occupants of smaller vehicles are exposed to grave risks due to the sheer force and impact involved.

You need to work with a qualified lawyer to pursue a strong wrongful death claim after a deadly crash. You may be able to pursue a full financial recovery by partnering with a Plainview semi-truck accident lawyer to create a strong wrongful death claim. Contact the legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case.