Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a car on Old Country Road on Long Island on Saturday, June 13, 2026, according to Google News aggregating coverage of the incident. The crash has been classified as moderate in severity by traffic monitoring sources tracking the event.
The identities of the motorcyclist and the driver of the car have not yet been released by police. Details remain limited regarding the ages or hometowns of those involved, and no official press release from a named law enforcement agency had been published as of this writing.
The specific location along Old Country Road — which spans multiple Long Island communities — has not yet been confirmed. It is not known at this time in which town or hamlet the collision occurred, at what cross-street or intersection the crash took place, or in which direction either vehicle was traveling. Police have not yet confirmed the time of the crash beyond the reported date of Saturday, June 13.
The circumstances leading to the collision also remain unclear. Authorities have not released information about speed, traffic control devices, weather conditions at the time, or whether impairment was a factor. It is not known whether the motorcyclist was transported to a hospital by ambulance or the severity classification of their specific injuries beyond the characterization of “serious.” Police have not yet confirmed the condition of the car’s driver.
Location & Road Context
Old Country Road is a major east-west arterial corridor that runs through the heart of Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk counties, passing through commercial and residential zones across communities including Westbury, Hicksville, Plaindale, Farmingdale, and beyond. The road is a significant surface-level route and, given its mixed-use character with driveways, intersections, and cross traffic, it sees frequent vehicle conflicts. No specific road statistics for this segment were available at the time of publication.
Motorcyclists traveling on roads like Old Country Road face elevated exposure risks at unsignalized intersections and driveways, particularly in commercial corridors. Long Island’s surface arterials have been the site of several moderate-to-serious crashes in recent weeks — including a moderate crash on the Northern State Parkway on June 11 and a moderate crash on I-495 on June 7.
Broader Impact
Motorcycle crashes involving serious injury on mixed-use arterials like Old Country Road frequently draw scrutiny over intersection design, vehicle conspicuity, and driver awareness of two-wheeled vehicles. New York State law requires drivers to allow motorcycles a full lane of travel and to check blind spots for motorcyclists when turning or changing lanes — violations of which can contribute to civil liability regardless of whether criminal charges are filed. Whether either factor applies here, police have not yet confirmed.
This is a developing story. Additional details, including the exact location, identities of those involved, and any charges filed, are expected to be released by law enforcement. Check back at Long Island Traffic for updates.