Shawn Griffin, 46, killed in motorcycle collision with driver Michael Jornov, 57, at Route 23 and Routes 9G/23B in Greenport, New York
Modified Date:
Sat, 04/29/2017 - 6:02pmAccident Date:
Saturday, June 18, 2016Motorcyclist killed in crash with van
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Shawn Griffin. Authorities said he was riding shortly after 1 p.m. when approached the intersection and a 1995 Chevrolet van, driven by Michael Jornov, 57, of Hunter, turned left onto Route 9G/23B from Route 23, striking the motorcycle.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Shawn Griffin
Michael Jornov
Roadway:
Route 23 and Routes 9G/23BCity:
Greenport, NYCounty:
Suffolk County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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