Chilmark Motorcycle Crash Claims a Life

Julia Wells
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 9:24pm
UPDATED Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 10:42am

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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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Malkmus, Chilmark

So sad.

April 25, 2018 - 7:37am

Wightman family, W. Tisbury

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

April 25, 2018 - 10:50am

Jessica Shafer, gay head

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

April 25, 2018 - 11:46am

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.

April 25, 2018 - 12:22pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 12:25pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 2:55pm

Ted box, Vineyard Haven

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

April 25, 2018 - 3:28pm

Alex Karalekas, Palos Verdes LA

Love you brother

April 25, 2018 - 3:36pm

Adam Wilson, Aquinnah

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

April 25, 2018 - 4:24pm

Nelson Sigelman, Vineyard Haven

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

April 25, 2018 - 5:03pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 5:13pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 5:26pm

Linda Fischer , WT

Susan, we send love and hugs at this difficult time.❤️

April 25, 2018 - 6:47pm

Emma Kiley Bryant, WT

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

April 25, 2018 - 7:43pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 7:49pm

Jackie M-D, Chilmark

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

April 25, 2018 - 7:52pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 8:43pm

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.

April 25, 2018 - 10:11pm

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.

April 26, 2018 - 3:54am

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.

April 26, 2018 - 5:40am

Molly Martone, West Tisbury

Miss you already, old buddy.

April 26, 2018 - 10:07am

Jon B., Chilmark

Sincerest condolences to the Murphy family. A life taken far too soon.

April 26, 2018 - 10:37am

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

April 27, 2018 - 3:20am

Jennifer Riseborough-Coor, Cambridge

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

April 27, 2018 - 6:51am

Oliver Rothschild, DC

My condolences to Susan and Lucas, I will miss my childhood friend.

April 27, 2018 - 8:33am

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

April 27, 2018 - 9:21am

Juliet Englander , Philadelphia

Susan ~ you & yours are held in my heart.

April 27, 2018 - 9:22am

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.

April 27, 2018 - 9:37am

Zee and Bill Gamson, Brookline, Mass

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

April 27, 2018 - 10:09am

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

April 27, 2018 - 2:27pm

Scott Giles, Monterey

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

April 27, 2018 - 3:16pm

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.

April 28, 2018 - 8:16am

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.

April 29, 2018 - 1:50am

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

May 16, 2018 - 9:54am

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