Motorcyclist Killed in Huntington Station

Brett Rainey was riding a 2000 Yamaha northbound on Walt Whitman Road when he struck a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country minivan being driven by Lucas McAfee. McAfee was traveling southbound on Walt Whitman Road, and attempted to make a left-hand turn into a parking lot when Rainey struck the front passenger side of the minivan at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Rainey, 27, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where he was pronounced dead. McAfee, 18, of Fort Salonga, and his three male passengers were not injured. McAfee stayed at the scene.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. The investigation is continuing by Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives.