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Bicyclist Killed On Napeague Stretch Sunday; Investigation Creates Massive Traffic Tie-Up

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A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

A serious accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle has closed a portion of the Napeague stretch. T.E. MCMORROW

authorMichael Wright on Jul 3, 2022
A bicyclist was killed on Sunday afternoon, July 3, after he was struck by a vehicle while riding on Montauk Highway in Amagansett, near the Lobster Roll restaurant. Police have... more

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