Motorcycle Officer Seriously Injured in Lindenhurst, Long Island Collision With Truck During Funeral Procession
LINDENHURST, LONG ISLAND (November 4, 2025) – A Nassau County highway patrol officer on a motorcycle was seriously injured in a Lindenhurst, Long Island truck accident.
Nassau County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:30 AM on Monday. A motorcycle officer was part of a funeral procession when he was involved in a collision with a truck on North Wellwood Avenue at Jerome Street.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the injured officer. He was rushed to the Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with major injuries.
Many residents have complained about the intersection along North Wildwood Avenue in recent years. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Lindenhurst, Long Island Truck Accidents
Motorcycles account for a relatively small number of the total vehicles on the roadway. But they are involved in a disproportionately high number of serious collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 15.5% of all traffic fatalities and 3.4% of all injuries in 2023.” Drivers should take a number of actions to avoid motorcycle accidents.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns at intersections.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them and slow down for hazards.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. This necessitates that they maintain a safe speed at all times. If a truck driver fails to slow down and collides with a motorcyclist, this can be construed as negligence. Victims of motorcycle accidents should take certain steps to protect their rights.
- Accident victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation.
- Accident victims should call the police as soon as possible so they can investigate.
- Accident victims should explore all of their legal options with an experienced car accident attorney.
Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for any accident with a truck. For example, if a pickup truck was being used for commercial purposes at the time of a crash, the company that owned that truck could be legally responsible. In general, employers can be held vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers who were operating within the scope of their job duties.
Investigating Long Island Truck Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the victim of this Lindenhurst, Long Island motorcycle accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Long Island motorcycle accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of motorcycle accident attorneys is here to support you in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we’re here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
