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Motorcyclist killed in a crash near Stony Brook University Hospital

Investigators say the motorcyclist was riding southbound before striking the guardrail just before 11:30 a.m.

Logan Crawford

Apr 20, 2025, 5:23 PM

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A motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning in a crash near Stony Brook University Hospital on Nicolls Road.

Investigators say the 26-year-old motorcyclist was riding southbound before striking the guardrail just before 11:30 a.m.

Airton Santos-Alexandre, of Medford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Stony Brook University police assisted Suffolk police in the on-scene investigation.

It's unclear what caused the crash. Police have not yet released the identity of the driver.

Nicolls Road was closed for hours but has since reopened.

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