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57-year-old Gabriel (Gabi) Mizrahi killed in motorcycle crash in Oneonta
TOWN OF ONEONTA, N.Y. — A Long Island man has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Otsego County, according to New York State Police.
Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 1:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at the intersection of State Highway 28 and County Highway 48 in the Town of Oneonta.
Preliminary findings indicate that a 76-year-old woman driving an SUV was traveling on County Highway 48 when she attempted to make a left turn onto State Highway 28.
Authorities say the driver failed to see an oncoming motorcycle, which was traveling southbound on Highway 28 as part of a group ride. The motorcyclist, identified as Gabriel Mizrahi, 57, of Syosset, was unable to avoid the SUV and collided with the vehicle.
Mizrahi received immediate aid at the scene before emergency medical services arrived. He was initially transported to A.O. Fox Hospital and later airlifted to a regional trauma center due to the severity of his injuries.
Despite medical efforts, authorities confirmed that Mizrahi later died from his injuries.
The crash remains under active investigation as troopers work to determine all contributing factors, including visibility, roadway conditions, and driver actions at the time of the incident.
No additional information regarding potential charges or citations has been released.
Officials continue to remind motorists to exercise caution at intersections, especially when turning across traffic, and to remain vigilant for motorcycles, which can be more difficult to see.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is encouraged to contact New York State Police as the investigation continues.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) — A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sporty’s Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraft’s condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.