53-year member of Mattituck Fire Department dies while responding to fire

Officials say Leonard Llewelyn, 82, was riding his bicycle responding to a fire when he was hit.

News 12 Staff

Aug 28, 2023, 10:05 AM

Updated 410 days ago

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A 53-year member of the Mattituck Fire Department has died after being hit while on his bicycle responding to a fire, according to fire department officials.
The loss of 82-year-old Leonard Llewelyn is being considered a line-of-duty death.
Police say Llewelyn was hit by a car last Tuesday on Route 25 in Mattituck.
Wake services are planned for tonight and the burial will be tomorrow.