Tragic Collision in North Amityville: Motorcyclist's Life Cut Short, Detectives Seek Witnesses

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A fatal crash in North Amityville claims the life of motorcyclist Wilmer Castillo, prompting Suffolk County detectives to seek public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

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Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in North Amityville yesterday.
 
Wilmer Castillo was riding a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on New Highway when he struck a southbound 2021 Dodge ProMaster van, driven by Eduardo G., that was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Albany Avenue at approximately 12:50 p.m.
 
Castillo, 43, of Copiague, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. Mr. G., 38, of Copiague, was alone in the vehicle and was uninjured.
 
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
 
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.