Motorcyclist killed in a crash near Stony Brook University Hospital

Investigators say the motorcyclist was riding southbound before striking the guardrail just before 11:30 a.m.

Logan Crawford

Apr 20, 2025, 9:23 PM

Updated 3 days ago

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A motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning in a crash near Stony Brook University Hospital on Nicolls Road.
Investigators say the 26-year-old motorcyclist was riding southbound before striking the guardrail just before 11:30 a.m.
Airton Santos-Alexandre, of Medford, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Stony Brook University police assisted Suffolk police in the on-scene investigation.
It's unclear what caused the crash. Police have not yet released the identity of the driver.
Nicolls Road was closed for hours but has since reopened.