Suffolk County officers are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a bicyclist last night in Miller Place.
Marc Wilke, 51, was riding a bicycle south on Route 25A, east of Hunter Avenue, when he was hit by an east-traveling 2021 Nissan Sentra at about 6:55 p.m.
Wilke, of Patchogue, was brought to Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson by the Rocky Point Rescue ambulance. After arriving at the hospital, Wilke was declared deceased. The driver of the Nissan, Sylvia Balmer, 60, of Mastic Beach, was not harmed. The Nissan was impounded for a safety check.
Officers are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.