Grandpa cuffed in road-rage killing on Long Island Expressway: cops
Road-Rage Incident Leads to Tragic Death on Long Island Expressway
A tragic road-rage incident on the Long Island Expressway resulted in the death of a motorcyclist after being pinned against a guardrail by a pickup truck driven by a 64-year-old man. The incident occurred on the LIE’s service road near New Hyde Park Road in Nassau County, where Brian Noll, the driver of the Ford pickup, got into a dispute with a 29-year-old motorcyclist on a green Kawasaki bike.
According to authorities, Noll intentionally swerved his truck into the motorcycle, causing the victim to be crushed against the guardrail. Despite efforts to save him, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Noll, who had a female passenger with him at the time, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge and pleaded not guilty over the weekend.
Noll’s lawyer defended his actions, claiming that the motorcyclist was driving recklessly and instigated the confrontation by attempting to break off the truck’s mirror. The lawyer stated that the motorcyclist’s actions caused both vehicles to lose control and collide, resulting in the tragic accident. Noll, described as a grandfather who had recently retired and moved upstate, was returning to Long Island to visit family when the incident occurred.
The lawyer emphasized that Noll had spent his entire life in Long Island, working, attending church, and living in the community. The lawyer painted a picture of Noll as a responsible citizen who was unfairly caught up in a dangerous situation caused by the reckless behavior of the motorcyclist.
The incident has shocked the community and serves as a reminder of the dangers of road rage and aggressive driving. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the full extent of what happened. Our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.
