Long Island Man Dies in Delaware County ATV Crash
New York State Police are investigating the death of a Long Island man in an All Terrain Vehicle crash May 24 in Delaware County.
Authorities say at 9:34 p.m., 36 year old Keith Stratton of Bellmore, in Nassau County, was found dead in a shallow creek off Apex Road in the Town of Tompkins near an overturned ATV.
Troopers say Stratton, who had been at a family party nearby when he decided to take an ATV ride, was not wearing a helmet.
Investigators say it appears Stratton failed to make a right turn and overturned.
He was killed on impact.
Authorities say alcohol was involved.