Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a fatal auto accident involving a bicyclist that occurred on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 4:40 pm in Massapequa.

According to detectives, while on his bicycle traveling northbound on Oakdale Avenue at the intersection of Linden Street, the 66 year old was involved in a collision with a 2011 Honda Pilot that was heading westbound on Linden Street and was being operated by a 69 year old male. As a result of the collision the bicyclist, Lorenzo DiBenedetto, suffered multiple trauma injuries, was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased by a staff physician.

The investigation into this accident continues.

Details by: D/Sgt. Rojas                                                       08/28/19/0415/6672