Rufino Tojil-Ambrocio, 42, Remembered After a Tragic Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash in Southold.
Some goodbyes arrive without warning, leaving behind shattered hearts, unanswered questions, and memories that will forever be treasured. At just 42 years old, Rufino Tojil-Ambrocio of Greenport, New York, lost his life in a heartbreaking motorcycle crash on Main Road in Southold on Monday evening, November 2, 2026.
According to Southold Town Police, Rufino was traveling eastbound on his motorcycle near Port of Egypt Marina around 6:04 p.m. when a westbound Honda Civic crossed into his lane and struck him. He was rushed to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced deceased.
Authorities arrested the driver, 58-year-old Jose Perez-Perez, also of Greenport, on a felony charge of leaving the scene of a fatal crash.
Behind Rufino’s name is a life that mattered, a story that deserved more chapters, and a presence that can never simply be replaced. His passing is a painful reminder of how suddenly an ordinary journey can become a life-changing tragedy.
Although the road he traveled has come to an unexpected end, the memory of his life will remain beyond the reach of time. There are no words capable of easing the sorrow that accompanies such a devastating loss.
May Rufino Tojil-Ambrocio rest peacefully, and may everyone who loved him find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten. May his memory forever remain a beautiful light in the hearts of those who remember him.
🕊️ Rest in eternal peace, Rufino. 🕊️
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