18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Webster Collision Identified as Richard Greenblatt Jr.

New York State Police have identified the young motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a collision Tuesday evening on State Route 104 in Webster. Eighteen-year-old Richard N. Greenblatt Jr., a resident of Webster, died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck. The accident, which occurred around 5 p.m. near the intersection with Five Mile Line Road, left the community in mourning and raised questions about the circumstances leading to the fatal incident.

According to Trooper Lynnea Crane, Greenblatt was traveling westbound on Route 104 when he struck the rear of a pickup truck operated by a 49-year-old man from Wayne County. The driver of the pickup was uninjured in the collision and remained at the scene to speak with authorities. No other vehicles were involved, and the crash closed the westbound lanes for several hours as investigators documented evidence and cleared the site.

State Police have not yet determined the specific cause of the crash and are continuing their investigation. Officers are examining potential contributing factors such as speed, road conditions, and visibility at the time of the incident. Witnesses who were traveling on Route 104 at the time have been encouraged to provide any information that might help authorities piece together the moments leading up to the collision.

The death of Greenblatt, a recent high school graduate with a passion for motorcycles, has deeply affected the Webster community. Friends and family have expressed their shock and sorrow, remembering him as an adventurous and caring young man. Local residents have taken to social media to share condolences, with some setting up a small memorial near the crash site as a tribute to his life and spirit.

This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks of motorcycle riding. Authorities are urging both motorcyclists and drivers to exercise heightened awareness and caution, especially on major routes with high-speed limits like Route 104. Trooper Crane noted that even the most experienced riders are vulnerable, and motorcyclists should take extra precautions.

State Police have asked any additional witnesses or anyone with relevant information about the incident to contact their office to aid in the investigation. As the investigation continues, Greenblatt’s family is left to cope with an unimaginable loss, one felt across the Webster community as they remember the young man whose life was cut short far too soon.