The crash happened on the northbound parkway just south of Goose Neck Bridge at approximately 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, according to New York State Police.<\/p>\n
Dario Marsalek, of Astoria, was riding north on a black 2014 Suzuki motorcycle when it struck the guide rail, the preliminary investigation found.<\/p>\n
Marsalek and his passenger were both ejected from the motorcycle, police said.<\/p>\n
Marsalek landed in the roadway, while his passenger came to rest in a grassy area along the right shoulder, according to state police.<\/p>\n
Both were rushed to a local hospital, where Marsalek was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
His passenger remained in critical condition as of Sunday evening, police said.<\/p>\n
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to state police.<\/p>\n
Details about Dario’s life were not immediately available. Loved ones can share fundraiser or funeral information, memories, and photos with Daily Voice by emailing [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n