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Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
A 14-year-old boy from Miller Place died from injuries he sustained in a bicycle crash on Route 25A in Miller Place following a weeks-long hospital battle, his family announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026. His passing was reported by Miller Place-Sound Beach Daily Voice on May 1, 2026.
The collision occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, when the boy was riding his bicycle on the shoulder of Route 25A. According to Suffolk County police, his bicycle collided with a Ford F-550 XL Super Duty pickup truck. The circumstances that led to the collision — including the direction of travel of both the bicycle and the truck, the precise location along the route, and any contributing factors such as speed or visibility — were not detailed in initial reports.
The injuries he sustained were catastrophic. According to a GoFundMe campaign created for his family, the teenager suffered brain damage and several broken bones as a result of the collision. These severe injuries required an extended period of hospitalization, during which his family and community kept vigil and rallied around them in extraordinary fashion. Despite the weeks of medical care and the hopes of those who loved him, he did not survive his injuries, with his family confirming his passing on April 30.
The outpouring of community support was remarkable. A GoFundMe campaign was established to help his family manage the mounting financial burden of medical care. The campaign not only reached but dramatically surpassed its $100,000 goal, ultimately raising more than $120,000, as reported by the Daily Voice. Earlier in the weeks following the crash, the community organized a pizza fundraiser that raised $6,500 for the boy and his family, underscoring the depth of local support during their most difficult hour.
The victim’s older brother shared a profoundly moving tribute on Thursday, April 30, the day the family announced the death. He wrote that he could go on and on with memories they shared because they did everything together, and that he would do anything to have one more catch outside, watch one more soccer game, and play one more game of rocket league. The tribute painted a picture of two brothers who were inseparable — playing sports, gaming, and simply spending time together. The older brother closed his tribute with words that captured both his grief and his love, noting that his younger brother was going to be great and that everyone knew it, before closing with “Rest in heaven.”
The tribute made clear that the victim was not only a devoted brother but also an active young athlete — a soccer player with a bright future that had barely begun.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred on Route 25A, a major east-west arterial road that runs through the North Shore communities of Suffolk County on Long Island. Route 25A passes through Miller Place as a heavily traveled corridor serving residential neighborhoods, schools, and businesses throughout the region. The section of road where the boy was riding — on the shoulder — is a route regularly used by cyclists and pedestrians navigating the North Shore, though the roadway presents significant challenges for non-motorized users given the volume and speed of vehicle traffic it typically carries. For related incidents and road conditions on this corridor, see our Route 25A accidents archive.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
As of the time of reporting by the Daily Voice on May 1, 2026, no charges or arrests had been publicly announced in connection with the crash. Suffolk County police were the investigating agency and confirmed the basic facts of the collision — that the boy was riding on the shoulder of Route 25A when his bicycle struck the Ford F-550 XL Super Duty. The investigation into the full circumstances of the crash, including whether any traffic violations were involved, remained ongoing. Given that the boy’s injuries proved fatal more than five weeks after the initial collision, the legal classification of the case may be subject to review by Suffolk County authorities.