Crime & Safety

Lake Grove Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Ejected off bike, then airlifted to Stony Brook where he was pronounced dead.

A Lake Grove man died Thursday night when his motorcycle hit a curb and he lost control.

Richard Anzalone, 21 of Mosby Drive, was operating a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Indian Head Road when he hit the curb and lost control on Indian Head Road in Commack around 11:45 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police.

Anzalone, who was travelling at a high rate of speed, was ejected from the motorcycle and was found in the parking lot of Christ the King Church.

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He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check and the investigation is continuing.

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