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Police: Motorcyclist injured in Calverton crash

Twomey Avenue Manir Road

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash at the intersection of Twomey Avenue and Manor Road in Calverton Thursday evening after the driver of a Toyota Camry failed to stop at the intersection and struck him, Riverhead Town police said. 

The driver of the motorcycle, Charles Pitre of Mastic, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with injuries to his lower extremities, police said.

The driver of the Camry, Paul Mejia of Middle Island, was issued a summons for failing to stop at the intersection. He was not injured in the crash, which occurred at 6:19 p.m.

Any additional witnesses to the incident are asked to call the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.