Wake services held for off-duty EMT killed in crash

<p>A wake service was held in Borough Park Monday for an off-duty FDNY EMT who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his motorcycle on the Kosciuszko Bridge.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 9, 2017, 12:04 PM

Updated 2,397 days ago

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A wake service was held in Borough Park Monday for an off-duty FDNY EMT who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his motorcycle on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
Off-duty FDNY EMT Kevin Liang, 27, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his motorcycle in the center lane of the Kosciuszko Bridge on Sept. 30.
Police say Liang was hit by a black-colored SUV when he lost control of the bike and skidded across the road.
He was pronounced dead at Woodhull Hospital. The driver fled the scene, police say.
Liang's family is offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of a suspect in his death.


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