Man killed in South Farmingdale e-bike crash ID'd as Adam Markevitch of North Massapequa
Nassau police at the scene of a crash Friday that left an electric bicycle rider dead after a collision with a sports utility vehicle in South Farmingdale. Police on Wednesday identified the rider as Adam Markevitch, 44, of North Massapequa. Credit: Jim Staubitser
Nassau County police on Wednesday identified a 44-year-old man killed last week in a crash while riding an electric bicycle in South Farmingdale as Adam Markevitch of North Massapequa.
The cyclist was traveling east on Reese Place when he collided with a black 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The crash occurred about 3:45 p.m. at the intersection with Merritts Road.
The cyclist suffered “severe trauma injuries,” according to police, and was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau police medics.
The driver of the Jeep, a 55-year-old woman, remained at the scene. Police did not announce any immediate charges related to the crash.
An investigation into the crash by the Homicide Squad was ongoing, police said.
Electric bikes have grown in popularity on Long Island in recent years, and by state law they must follow most standard biking guidelines, Newsday previously reported. E-bikes can’t go faster than 20 mph and are limited to streets that have a speed limit of 30 mph.
Joe Werkmeister covers the towns of Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and previously worked as the editor of two North Fork community newspapers.
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