Two motorcycles were involved in a tragic event on Sunday morning that claimed the life of an East Hampton man aged 21. Law enforcement officials said the crash happened on Old Country Road, close to the Target store, about 8:21 a.m. Authorities said Christian Gutierrez was riding a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R when he collided with a 2006 Yamaha R6 ridden by 54-year-old Rodolfo Castillo of Southampton. Left with numerous injuries, Gutierrez was declared dead at the scene.
Along with the New York State Police’s forensic investigation team, the Riverhead Police Department’s detective branch responded to the scene to support the continuing inquiry. Officials at this point have said there is no suspected criminal behaviour connected to the tragedy.
Anyone who may have seen the collision or have pertinent information is urged to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500 as the inquiry is actively seeking more information. While the community works through this sad loss, initiatives are under progress to compile more details on the background of this terrible tragedy.
