Motorcyclist critically injured in Hempstead crash on Fulton Avenue
A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash Friday night in Hempstead, police said. Credit: Jim Staubitser
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a Friday night crash in Hempstead, Nassau County police said in a news release.
The 23-year-old motorcyclist, who was not identified by police, was driving a 2007 Kawaski westbound near 590 Fulton Ave. when he collided with a 2016 Kia, police said.
The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. The Kia's driver, a 22-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and was also transported to a hospital.
The crash happened at 9:12 p.m. An investigation is ongoing. Additional details were not yet available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Joe Werkmeister joined Newsday in 2022 and covers Suffolk County government and politics. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and previously worked as the editor of two North Fork community newspapers.
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