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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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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.