Traffic & Transit
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Shirley Crash
The motorcyclist struck a car that was in the turning lane and was seriously injured, police say.
SHIRLEY, NY — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Shirley crash Sunday, police said.
According to Suffolk County Police, the crash took place at 5:20 p.m. when Edward Biredsall, 63, of Copaigue, who was driving a 2018 BMW westbound on Victory Avenue and was in a turning lane, was struck by a Jayden France, 19, of Mastic Beach, who was driving a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle.
France was transported via ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital for treatment of serious injuries; Biredsall and his 54-year-old passenger were not injured, police said.
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The vehicles were impounded for safety checks, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.
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