Motorcyclist killed in North Bellmore

Nassau police said a Bellmore man died after a motorist cut into the path of the motorcycle he was riding.

[Rest in Peace]

making a left from the right side of the road, and no summonses were issued?

How about a ticket for an unsafe lane change?

[manny]

f-ing a hole. my condolences to Croker's family

[Mister X]

No ticket for reckless driving? Even when a person is injured? I wonder why.

[caliyankeefan]

How do you make a left from the right side of the road , kill someone and no charges? Is that now a legal move since everyone drives like idiots now?

[Joe Cop]

Rest in Peace wrote:

making a left from the right side of the road, and no summonses were issued?
How about a ticket for an unsafe lane change?

The CPL (Criminal Procedure Law) state that for a Police Officer to enforce a law that is a violation he must have reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred in his presence except for violation of sections 600 (leaving the scene of an auto accident property damage only) and 1192.1 (Driving while ability impaired by alcohol) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. If the Police Officer didn't witness the violation he can't legally enforce it. I hope that answers your question.

[Killing Time]

Rest in Peace wrote:

making a left from the right side of the road, and no summonses were issued?
How about a ticket for an unsafe lane change?

It is a one lane roadway (going in each direction). I'm a bit confused as to how this happened...unless the car was parked on the side of the road and pulled a U turn from the parked position.

Either way, motorcycles bad/dangerous. I'd love one but it is too damn risky.

[Joe Albrecht]

RIP Don, a long time family friend of mine. I saw him the day before he was killed, tragic to say the least. I hate bad drivers, they cause accidents all the time. This time, it was at the expense of someone's life. Dude had an awesome attitude, didn't care what people thought and didn't hesitate to speak his mind. He will be missed.

RIP "Garage Door" Don Croker...

[at the scene]

it is a one lane street. the driver was on the "shoulder" or side of the road when he attempted to either make a u-turn or turn into the parking lot. my condolences go out to the croker family. RIP.

[Willl Miss You]

Don-you will be missed so very very much. Can't believe you are gone DOG

[JamesG]

Living here on the South Shore, it just doesn't surprise me. Drivers here are more selfish than anyplace I have ever lived. It is unreal what unsafe things people will do around here, particularly on Merrick Road to just save themselves a few seconds. Left turns across 4 lanes of traffic in the middle of the block across double yellow lines is not legal, ever. Left turns from the right lane are not either. I can't tell you how many times someone has made a right turn and went straight to the left lane in front of traffic that has the right of way. You know what, your kid can be a few minutes late to practice. Its better than hurting or killing someone.

Accidents like this don't surprise me, it is not the speeders that are the problem, the police need to enforce all of the laws on the books.

[YIKES]

Riders on the Storm. There's a killer on the run. RIP to another rider.
Street Assassins 4 Life!!!

[Susie Q and Tony]

Dearest Don,
May you rest in peace my dear. My heart is so broken right now. But I know you are in God's hands with your brother Scott. I Love You! Rest in Peace. Keep riding that highway in the sky

[Susie Q and Tony]

Killing Time wrote:

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It is a one lane roadway (going in each direction). I'm a bit confused as to how this happened...unless the car was parked on the side of the road and pulled a U turn from the parked position.
Either way, motorcycles bad/dangerous. I'd love one but it is too damn risky.

you got that guy made a u turn and killed my loved one and no ticketor summons what the heck?

[LITTLEGIRL1]

MY LIFE WAS EMPTY TILL YOU CAME INTO IT. I HAD A GREAT FOUR AND HALF YEARS WITH YOU. YOU LEFT ME YOU KNOW I WANTED TO GROW OLD WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU NOW AND ALWAYS.THE SONG SAY IT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND. I WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR SON WHO ALWAYS MADE YOU HAPPY AND HOW VERY PROUD YOU WERE OF HIM.BYE MY LOVE
REST IN PEACE. YOUR WITH YOUR BROTHER NOW.

[more info]

my condolences to the family...

Since newsday is incompetent...Does anyone know exactly where on Newbridge Rd thus crash took place???

[LITTLEGIRL1]

Willl Miss You wrote:

Don-you will be missed so very very much. Can't believe you are gone DOG

DOG,HE SO ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU. YOU MADE HIM LAUGH AND THEN THE DAY WENT BY FAST. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF,KYM

[more info]

Killing Time wrote:

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It is a one lane roadway (going in each direction). I'm a bit confused as to how this happened...unless the car was parked on the side of the road and pulled a U turn from the parked position.

Newbridge rd is a 2-lane (or 3) roadway south right after N Jerusalem then from SSP overpass to right after Jerusalem ave and then at the intersection of Bellmore ave

[My Condolences]

more info wrote:

my condolences to the family...
Since newsday is incompetent...Does anyone know exactly where on Newbridge Rd thus crash took place???

My husband passed the scene - I can't recall exactly, but I think he said it was in front/close to the beverage center. It's the stretch between Jerusalem and Bellmore Avenues.

[lee]

Long Island Motorist; Go figure....

[APEHANGA]

BROTHER DON,MY HEART WAS BROKEN THIS MORNING WHEN TOLD OF WHAT HAPPEND.WE NEVER GOT TO RIDE TOGETHER,BUT RODE WITH ALL THE SAME PEOPLE.WE ALSO SHARED ANOTHER SAME LOVE OUR BOYS.WE WERE BOTH SINGLE DADS,WE MET AT RITAS ICES IN EM.YOU HAD JUST GOT YOUR NEW BIG DOG AND I WAS WITH MY BOY.WE TALKED ABOUT THE BIKE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND SPENT THE REST OF THE TIME TALKING ABOUT OUR BOYS.MY BOY NICK WAS TELLING YOU HE WAS LEARNING HOW TO DRAW FLAMES,AND YOU WERE TELLING HIM WITH SUCH PRIDE HOW GREAT AN ARTIST YOUR BOY WAS.IM DEVASTATED FOR THE LOSS BOTH YOU AND YOUR BOY ARE GOING THROUGH.BROTHER RAY AND I RODE OVER TO THE SPOT TONIGHT TO SAY GOODBYE INSTEAD I NELT IN THE ROAD AND PRAYED YOU GOT TO BE WITH YOUR BOY IN THEM LAST MINUTES. R.I.P.BROKEBACK DON YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF THE GREAT DADS I LOOKUP TO. RIDE ON BROTHER