Chilmark Motorcycle Crash Claims a Life

Julia Wells
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<p>A 39-year-old Chilmark man was killed when his motorcycle hit a utility pole off North Road early Tuesday evening. Lynn Murphy Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.</p>

A 39-year-old Chilmark man was killed when his motorcycle hit a utility pole off North Road early Tuesday evening.

Lynn Murphy Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident occurred just after 7 p.m.

Chilmark police chief Jonathan Klaren said Mr. Murphy was traveling west on North Road, lost control on a curve just past the fire station near Brickyard Road and hit the utility pole.

Chief Klaren said no other vehicles were involved.

Police and Tri-Town ambulance responded to the scene.

The crash is under investigation by Chilmark and state police.

The victim is the son of Susan Murphy and the late Lynn Murphy of Chilmark.

 

 

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 07:37

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Malkmus Chilmark

So sad.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 10:50

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Wightman family W. Tisbury

We are devastated by this news. Our thoughts and prayers to Lucas and Susan.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 11:46

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Jessica Shafer gay head

My deepest condolences to the Murphy family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 12:22

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David Damroth Chilmark

I got to know Lynn over the years. He was a very warm guy. I will miss my talks with him. My condolences to everyone in the family.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 12:25

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Joy and Ned Robinson-Lynch

Oh Susan! We send our love to you and Lucas. We have many fond memories of this fine and sweet young man.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 14:55

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Margaret Maida Chilmark

My sincere condolences to Susan,Lucas and the whole Murphy family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Such a tragedy. Lynn will be missed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 15:28

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Ted box Vineyard Haven

A knight of the heart. The loss of this great soul will color our days. I’m so sorry Susan.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 16:24

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Adam Wilson Aquinnah

My deepest and profoundest sympathies to the Murphy family. A very tragic loss...

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 17:03

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Nelson Sigelman Vineyard Haven

Susan, what an unfathomable loss for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 17:13

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Elaine Cawley Weintraub west Tisbury.

Both Joel knew and loved Lynn and had the joy of being his teachers. Our deepest sympathy to you Susan and Lucas. Our hearts are heavy tonight.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 17:26

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Joan Kuchenmeister Poughkeepsie, NY

Dearest Susan, I am so saddened to hear this horrific news. My thoughts are with you and Lucas. Love to you both.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 19:43

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Emma Kiley Bryant WT

I am so sorry! Please be in touch if there is anything we can do ❤️
Xoxo

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 19:49

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Kelly Silva Boccia Edg/Milford Ma

Lynn was always so very kind to me growing up. He will certainly be missed, my heart breaks for you Lucas.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 19:52

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Jackie M-D Chilmark

Oh, Susan, I am so sorry for the tragic, shocking loss of your wonderful son. <3

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 20:43

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sarah McDonnell West Tisbury Ma

prayers to the Murphy family. My memories of funny conversations with Lynn will always be with me. Rest in Peace Lynn.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 22:11

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Gabrielle whitcombe West Tisbury

I am so sorry,bsuch a heartbreaking loss for Susan and Lucas, you are in are thoughts.Rest in peace Lynn.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 03:54

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Ian Maloney North West of Ye Olde England.

Such a warm hearted intelligent fella, and a pleasure to talk too. Deepest sympathy from across the pond.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 05:40

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Beth and Dan Serusa West Tisbury

Susan and Lucas our hearts are heavy and we send love and prayers your way during this difficult time. We had not seen Lynn in a while but did have a visit from him this past Sunday. For this we are grateful he was a kind soul and will be missed by many.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 03:20

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Mickey Stone and Kelly Cannon North Tisbury

Susan our thoughts are with you. Lynn was a joy in all our lives. His spirit and electric smile will be missed, remembered fondly!!!!
Namaste

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 06:51

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Jennifer Riseborough-Coor Cambridge

Just read the sad news. My heartfelt condolences are with you.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 09:21

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Patti Lincoln & Mary-Ashley Cohagan Chilmark & CT

We send Susan & Lucas our prayers having known Lynn & the family while living on island. Very sad news to learn about this loss

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 09:37

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Cookie Hartigan Yordon

My condolences to the Murphy family. I did not know Lynn. My father, Dave Hartigan was good friends with his late father. My heart goes out to his mother.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 10:09

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Zee and Bill Gamson Brookline, Mass

We send our deepest condolences to Susan and Lucas. What a wonderful young man! Love from us both.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 14:27

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vail barett roxbury, ct.

Dear Susan,
I just looked in the Gazette today Friday April 27, 2018 and learned about your family tragedy. Such a loss is one of the deepest and toughest to bare in life. Since I was there at the beginning of your choice to live on the Vineyard I always wished you the best. May the good memories from your life there with your family give you comfort now....knowing none of them would have come true if you had left the Island long ago and I hadn't hired you as a swimming teacher at the Community Center in Chilmark. Those times you will always have in your heart.....let them win over the dark days ahead. I'm sure you gave your family the kind of love when they needed it. May you receive that Love from friends and family now .....I'm so very sorry about this tragic chapter during your life on the Vineyard. With respect and sympathy from your "Old Community Center Swimming friend " .... Vail Barrett

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 15:16

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Scott Giles Monterey

Unwelcome news. Lynn (and Lucas) are gems in my Vineyard memories. Lucas, Susan, may Peace find us all.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 08:16

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Marianne and Ralph Krause

There are no words that can come to tell you how shocked and sad for us all. We wish we could give you a hug and many other condolences.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 01:50

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Lucille DePerro Jersey City, New Jersey

Dearest Susan my heart is heavy for you and Lucas. My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that your faith and love protect you at this time of loss. I love you dear Sister. God Bless you. May your sweet Angel Rest in Peace.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 09:54

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tuni deignan chilmark

susan ~ I only now just heard about your son. I am so so so so so sorry. I hope we can see each other this summer. I would like to give you a hug.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
tuni

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