A quiet stretch of Route 25A in Miller Place has become the backdrop of an unimaginable loss, as family, friends, and neighbors mourn the passing of Andrew Salgado, a 14-year-old whose life was tragically cut short after a bicycle accident.
Andrew was riding along the shoulder of the roadway on March 24, 2026, when a turning truck collided with his bicycle, leaving him with devastating injuries. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he fought for his life in the days and weeks that followed. Despite the strength of that fight, and the hopes of an entire community, Andrew later passed away, leaving behind a wave of grief that continues to ripple through Miller Place.
To those who knew him, Andrew was far more than the circumstances of the accident. He was a young student with dreams still forming, a teammate on the soccer field, and a son whose presence filled his home with life. His loss has been felt deeply—not only by his family, but by classmates, teachers, and neighbors who watched him grow.
In the days after the accident, the community came together in extraordinary ways. Local residents organized fundraisers, gatherings, and moments of prayer, all centered on supporting Andrew’s family and holding onto hope during his hospitalization. Places like the Miller Place Duck Pond became informal memorials, filled with ribbons, signs, and heartfelt messages that spoke to the love surrounding him.
Even now, that sense of unity remains. People who may not have known Andrew personally have been moved by his story, a reflection of how deeply a single life can touch an entire community.
Authorities with the Suffolk County Police Department continue to review the details of the crash, but for many, the focus is no longer on how it happened—it is on who Andrew was.
His memory lives on in the stories shared, the tears shed, and the quiet determination of a community that refuses to let his life be forgotten.