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Medford man killed after crashing motorcycle into multiple trees

Cyle Ashby, 53, of Medford, was operating a 2020 Vande Excelsior motorcycle when he lost control, Suffolk police say.

Tara Rincon

Mar 18, 2026, 5:08 AM

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A man was killed in a crash in Middle Island on Tuesday.

Cyle Ashby, 53, of Medford, was operating a 2020 Vande Excelsior motorcycle when he lost control, Suffolk police say.

The incident happened on Ashton Road near Sylvia Lane around 7 p.m.

Ashby was traveling southbound on Ashton when he left the roadway and struck multiple trees, according to police.

The victim was taken to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in Patchogue where he was
pronounced dead.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

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