ISLANDIA, NY — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Veterans Memorial Highway, near Old Nichols Road, in Islandia on Friday morning, Suffolk police said.

A 66-year-old Selden man was driving a 2019 Hino box truck westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when he attempted a U-turn at the intersection of East Suffolk Avenue. The truck crossed in front of a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle operated by Joshua Taylor, 20, of Islandia, police said. Taylor hit the brakes and the motorcycle skidded on the pavement, throwing Taylor around 7:30 a.m., police said.

Taylor died at the scene. The box truck driver was not hurt, police said.

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The highway was closed at southbound Sycamore, police said. The lanes have since reopened.

Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

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