Idris Shehu of Hicksville Obituary, Death: Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Islandia Crash; Driver Arrested Alan Mercado: PD
According to Suffolk police, Alan Mercado, 67, was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound Long Island Expressway, near exit 57, at around 1:12 a.m. when the accident occurred.
Police reports indicate that Mercado attempted to switch from the center to the right lane when his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle.
The motorcyclist, identified as Idris Shehu, 20, of Hicksville, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
A passenger in the Honda was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, while Mercado was unharmed.
Following the incident, Mercado was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI). He is being held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip on Tuesday.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information regarding the accident to reach out to Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852-6555.
The fatal accident has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of Idris Shehu, whose life was tragically cut short. Meanwhile, authorities continue to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the crash to ensure justice is served.
