Truck accident injures motorcycle officer during Long Island funeral escort
A police officer riding a motorcycle was seriously injured after colliding with a truck while escorting a funeral procession on Long Island. Authorities said the accident occurred Monday afternoon, leaving the officer hospitalized with injuries that, while severe, were not believed to be life-threatening. The crash prompted a temporary road closure as emergency crews responded and investigators worked to determine what led to the collision.According to local officials, the incident took place around midday as the funeral escort was traveling through a busy intersection. The officer, part of the department’s motor unit assigned to ensure safe passage for the procession,…
