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Man killed cutting tree in Avalon Park & Preserve By Victoria Espinoza Victoria@tbrnewspapers.com
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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a Setauket man who was cutting a tree Monday, Nov. 28, in Avalon Park & Preserve, located on Harbor Road, Stony Brook. Erik Halvorsen, owner of Norse Tree Service in Setauket, was approximately 50 feet up in a tree when he attempted to cut down parts of it at about 11:15 a.m. Police said the trunk then splintered and trapped the business owner against the tree. Halvorsen, 45, who was wearing a safety harness, attempted to free himself
and fell 20 feet. An employee was able to lower Halvorsen to the ground. Director of Avalon Park & Preserve, Katharine Griffiths, said Halvorsen was known to the entire staff. “Erik was a friend to many of us at the park,” she said in a statement. “We are heartbroken over this tragic accident. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and his many friends.” Halvorsen was transported by St. James Fire Department ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Additional reporting by Donna Newman.
Motorcyclist killed in Commack crash Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Commack Tuesday, Nov. 23. Fred Kleeman was driving a 2003 Ford Taurus south on Indian Head Road, when he attempted to make a left turn onto Kings Park Road at approximately 5:05 p.m. Kleeman collided with Vincent Giovannantonio, who was driving
a 2006 Triumph motorcycle north on Indian Head Road. Giovannantonio, 52, of Kings Park, was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Kleeman, 73, of Commack, stayed at the scene and was not injured. Both vehicles were impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing.
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