Oceanside man dies in motorcycle crash

Posted

An Oceanside resident died after he lost control of his motorcycle early Sunday morning, according to Nassau County police.

Richard A. Soulant, 35, was riding his Harley Davidson bike south on Fortesque Avenue near Christopher Street at 3:46 a.m., when he hit the curb, according to detectives.

Soulant suffered serious back and head injuries, and was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later.

Detectives said there is no apparent criminality and the investigation is ongoing.