What Happened
A 23-year-old Huntington Station man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after losing control of his electric bike in a parking lot and crashing through the front window of a Huntington restaurant, according to News 12 Long Island.
Osiris Shepherd, 23, of Huntington Station, was operating a 2025 Talaria e-bike in a parking lot on Gerard Street in Huntington at approximately 2:30 p.m., News 12 reports. Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives say Shepherd lost control of the bike and struck a curb, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. The force of the ejection sent him directly into the front window of Joanina Ristorante, shattering the glass.
Shepherd was transported to Huntington Hospital, where he was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to News 12 Long Island. No additional victims — restaurant patrons or bystanders — were reported injured in the incident.
Location & Road Context
Gerard Street in Huntington is a mixed-use commercial corridor in the heart of Huntington village, lined with restaurants, shops, and shared parking areas. The area sees significant pedestrian and vehicle activity, particularly during afternoon hours. E-bike use in Suffolk County parking lots and commercial areas has been a growing concern, with News 12 Long Island noting a broader rise in e-bike crashes across Long Island in recent weeks — including a man seriously injured in a separate e-bike crash just one day earlier, on August 5, 2026.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are actively investigating the crash. No charges have been reported as of this writing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.
Broader Impact
The Huntington crash is the latest in a string of serious e-bike incidents on Long Island. The Talaria brand produces high-performance electric off-road bikes capable of significant speeds, and their operation in shared parking lots and pedestrian-heavy commercial areas raises specific questions about appropriate use environments — a concern Suffolk County law enforcement has flagged as e-bike-related injuries continue to climb across the region.