Police: Motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor trailer

Police say a motorcyclist has died after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Bellmore.
According to police, the unidentified man on the motorcycle slid into the back of the gas tanker.
The incident happened while the 44-year-old was trying to stop just before 4 p.m. Sunday on Sunrise Highway, just east of Newbridge Road.
The operator of the gas tanker was treated for smoke inhalation.