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NJ Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In SUV's Lane Change Leaves Behind 3-Month-Old Son, Campaign Says NJ Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In SUV's Lane Change Leaves Behind 3-Month-Old Son, Campaign Says
NJ Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In SUV's Lane Change Leaves Behind 3-Month-Old Son, Campaign Says A 25-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Interstate 76 Friday night, Aug. 16 was a brand-new dad, loved ones say. A Chevrolet SUV was making a lane change in front of Ryan Gaskill, of Pennsauken, who was heading south on the interstate at milepost 1.1 in Gloucester around 9:40 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Gaskill hit the brakes of the Suzuki, causing the motorcycle to overturn, ejecting and killing him. The driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene. The crash remains under investigation. A GoFundMe for Gaskill's family a 3-month-old son are among su…
Popular Barber Killed In Head-On NJ Motorcycle Crash Popular Barber Killed In Head-On NJ Motorcycle Crash
Popular Barber Killed In Head-On NJ Motorcycle Crash A 38-year-old barber from Millville was killed in a head-on motorcycle crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Nestor Rodriguez Jr. died shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 in the crash on Route 49 in Fairfield Township, New Jersey State Police said. Rodriguez, a father of two, was remembered as a "beacon of joy" on a GoFundMe page. "Nestor was a beacon of joy, always spreading laughter wherever he went," the page says. "His presence was a gift, and he touched the lives of all who knew him." "As a skilled barber and talented skater, Nestor took pride in his work and hobbies, …
CLEARED: Officer Not At Fault In Fatal South Jersey Stolen Motorcycle Crash, Grand Jury Rules CLEARED: Officer Not At Fault In Fatal South Jersey Stolen Motorcycle Crash, Grand Jury Rules
Cleared: Officer Not At Fault In Fatal South Jersey Stolen Motorcycle Crash, Grand Jury Rules UPDATE: A New Jersey police officer did nothing wrong in pursuing a stolen motorcycle whose driver ended up dying in a subsequent crash, a grand jury has ruled. Despite the obvious circumstances, state law and administrative guidelines required New Jersey Attorney Matthew Platkin to investigate the death last April 20 of John R. Nutt, 41, of Mount Laurel because a law enforcement officer was involved. Platkin's office released video last July from both the dashcam of the pursuing officer and the bodycam of a colleague who arrived from the opposite direction after the crash. Also relea…
Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin
Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin A 29-year-old Monmouth County father was killed in a motorcycle crash, according to a fundraiser campaign. According to a GoFundMe page, Tyler Martin of Keansburg died from the injuries he suffered when his motorcycle crashed in Holmdel on Saturday, Feb. 10.  "Tyler was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him, bringing joy and laughter wherever he went," reads the campaign launched by Susan Pasi-Clolinger. According to his obituary, Tyler was born in Long Branch and lived his entire life in Keansburg. He worked at McKenna Electric in Tinton Falls. Tyler enjoyed ma…
Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash
Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash A 65-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed in a Burlington County crash, authorities said. Barry Schwartz was traveling east on Route 532 in Woodland when his motorcycle veered off the road, struck a guide rail and flipped, according to Trooper Troy McNair, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. The crash occurred at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, he said. Schwartz, of Blackwood, was ejected from the Harley Davidson motorcycle and fatally injured, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Dies After Passing Line Of Stopped Cars In South Jersey Motorcyclist Dies After Passing Line Of Stopped Cars In South Jersey
Motorcyclist Dies After Passing Line Of Stopped Cars In South Jersey A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck this week in South Jersey. Michael McCulley, 61, of Woolwich, was heading west on Mullica Hill Road in Harrison Township, when he passed westbound cars stopped at a red light around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, local police said.  McCulley went into the Lambs Road intersection and struck the passenger side of the pickup truck, which had been turning left from Mullica Hill Road east onto Lambs Road north. The truck driver was hospitalized for evaluation and McCulley was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed when he attempted to pass another vehicle, lost control and struck a tree, authorities said. Robert Trout, of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, died in the crash on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Manchester police said. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Manchester Township police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Buckingham Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Police found a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass shoulder adjacent to the roadway with extensive da…
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Cape May County Crash Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Cape May County Crash
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Cape May County Crash A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in South Jersey, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 26, at 1:56 a.m., Middle Township Police responded to Route 9 and Church Street in the Rio Grande section of the township for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle that struck a sport utility vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle was occupied by a driver and a passenger.  The driver of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old male of North Cape May was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The passenger, a 23-year-old female also of North Cape May was transported to C…
20-Year-Old Navy Service Member From NJ Dies In VA Motorcycle Crash 20-Year-Old Navy Service Member From NJ Dies In VA Motorcycle Crash
20-Year-Old Navy Service Member From NJ Dies In VA Motorcycle Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist from New Jersey died in a motorcycle crash in Virginia last week, authorities said. Quentin Perkins had been riding with a group of motorcyclists from York County to James City County on the Colonial Parkway, before the crash at 820 p.m. on Friday, July 7, county police said. Perkins and another rider went into a turn at high speeds, left the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. Multiple witnesses on the roadway reported reckless driving by motorcyclists. Perkins, an active-duty U.S. Navy service member, was pronounced dead at the scene by James City County M…
South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash
South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash Friends are mourning the loss of a volunteer South Jersey football coach who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Jason P. Crowder, 30, of Winslow Township died Saturday, July 8. "His greatest role was being a father to his two boys," family members wrote on a GoFundMe page. "He was Paige, Caleb and Jaelen’s whole world. He was loved so much by everyone around him."  Jason was an active member of Wheels of Soul Nation, his obituary says. A Vineland native, Jason was a 2011 graduate of Hammonton High School, where he played football and basketball. He was a project manager for Real Valu…
Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police
Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed in a crash in Burlington County, authorities said. New Jersey State Troopers responded to the crash at 7:36 p.m. Sunday, June 25 on Route 653 eastbound at milepost 0.5 in Bass River, they said. Christopher Golden, of Tuckerton, was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle which ran off the roadway to the left and struck a tree, a State Police spokesman said. As a result of the crash, Golden was ejected and sustained fatal injuries.  The crash remains under investigation.
Organs Of NJ Army Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash Will Help Four Others Live Organs Of NJ Army Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash Will Help Four Others Live
Organs Of NJ Army Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash Will Help Four Others Live The organs of a U.S. Army sergeant from the Jersey Shore who was killed in a motorcycle crash will help four other people live. Dennis Andrew Vaccaro, 27, crashed on Tuesday, June 14, in Ocean Township, and was kept alive so he could donate his organs. Further details on the crash were not immediately known. An airborne combat medic in the U.S. Army, Dennis achieved the rank of sergeant, and spent five years in the military, including a tour of duty overseas in Afghanistan, his obituary says. He was apparently a student at Monmouth University, according to a statement published by school o…
Motorcyclist Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police A 61-year-old motorcyclist from Pleasantville was killed in a crash, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:42 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 near mile marker 54 on the eastbound lanes of Route 30, Atlantic City police said. Police found that Pearl Matthew had been ejected from his seat. He was pronounced dead at the crash scene. A preliminary investigation, that included witness statements, revealed that Matthews left the roadway and struck a pole. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is assisting in this investigation. Anyone who wi…
Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police A motorcyclist was killed in.a collision with a flatbed truck in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 13 on Bethel Road several hundred feet west of Route 9, Somers Point police said. The motorcyclist collided into the side of a MAC flatbed carrier truck, police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the crash scene.  The truck driver was not injured. The collision remains under investigation. Identities were withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In South Jersey Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In South Jersey Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support
Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In South Jersey Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support There's been an outpouring of community support for a South Jersey fire lieutenant who broke his neck in a motorcycle crash. Rich Derr suffered five breaks in his neck during a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Other details remained unclear. "Please find it in your heart to help out Rich and his family in this time of need," a GoFundMe page says. For the last 16 years, Rich has been a dedicated volunteer firefighter, currently serving as a lieutenant for the Blackwood Fire Department. He also helps coach in the Blackwood Little League. He is a member of Local 322 plumbers and pipefit…
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work'
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward. “An…
Jersey Shore Motorcycle Crash Victim Clings To Life Jersey Shore Motorcycle Crash Victim Clings To Life
Jersey Shore Motorcycle Crash Victim Clings To Life A motorcyclist from the Jersey Shore is clinging to life after a crash last month, loved ones say. Rob McCabe has endured multiple surgeries following the  April 15 crash, in which he was airlifted to Temple University Hospital Intensive Burn Care Center in PA, where he remains in the ICU, according to a GoFundMe page for his family. In addition to burns, he suffered three broken ribs, a punctured lung, a fractured elbow, stitches, a torn rotator cuff, and a partially collapsed lung, according to Ann Estelle, of Toms River, the campaign founder. Rob's wife, Denise, continues to be at …
Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies, Passenger Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies, Passenger Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash
Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies, Passenger Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash following an attempted police stop in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 687 West after a Pemberton Township police officer tried to stop the cyclist, who crashed into a civilian's vehicle near the intersection of Davis Street in Pemberton shortly after 5:16 p.m. last Thursday, April 20, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The as-yet unidentified motorcyclist was killed and a passenger -- also not yet identified -- was seriously injured in the crash, Platkin said. State law and his…
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash A 28-year-old man from Lakewood was killed in a weekend motorcycle crash, authorities said. Roland Same was pronounced dead in the crash on Sunday, April 23 at 3:41 p.m., Manchester Township police said. Police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Mount Misery Road in the Whiting section of the Township to investigate/ Upon arrival, police observed a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass portion adjacent to the roadway with heavy damage to the entire vehicle.  The investigation revealed that the Yamaha was traveling eastbound on Pasadena Road at a …
Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike
Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike A motorcyclist had his arm amputated following a horrific crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, responders said. The 26-year-old Bronx resident was headed south in the express lanes at milepost 121 in Englewood when he lost control of the KTM motorcycle and was ejected shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, New Jersey State Trooper II Charles Marchan said. A southbound tractor-trailer then hit him, the trooper said Monday. The motorcyclist was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he had to be intubated and remained in critical condition. State Police are investigating the caus…
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Mid-Day AC Expressway Crash: Police Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Mid-Day AC Expressway Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Mid-Day AC Expressway Crash: Police Authorities were working to identify a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway over the weekend. The Suzuki GSXR750 rider was heading east when they struck the back of a Chevrolet Tahoe near milepost 7.8 in Egg Harbor Township around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed, Marchan said. Their identity was unknown as of Sunday.
Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash
Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash The head doctor and founder of two popular medical facilities in New Jersey has died in a motorcycle crash in central Pennsylvania, authorities say.  Doctor Dimitry Rabkin, 59, of Cliffside Park, NJ, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash by a deputy coroner with the Lancaster County Coroner's Office at 4:19 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. Manheim Borough police had been called to the crash in the 1700 block of Mount Joy Road/Pennsylvania State Route 772 near Weaver Road in Rapho Township at 3:07 p.m., according to a release by the department.  Rabkin was not wearing a …
Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash
Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified as a former marine with ties to New Jersey.  Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center.  The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stat…
Motorcyclist, 19, Rear-Ended, Killed In I-195 Crash: State Police Motorcyclist, 19, Rear-Ended, Killed In I-195 Crash: State Police
Motorcyclist, 19, Rear-Ended, Killed In I-195 Crash: State Police A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed when he was rear-ended by an SUV on Interstate 195, authorities said. Mohammad A. Abbas was riding west near milepost 5.7 in Robbinsville at 8:41 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 when a Nissan Rogue driven by Shannon B. Monsell, 34, of Ringoes struck his motorcycle from behind, New Jersey State Police said. Abbas, of Perth Amboy, was thrown from the Kawasaki bike and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) A motorcycle crash occurred in Atlantic City,, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash was reported after 2 p.m. on Friday, July 29 at Drexel and North South Carolina Avenue, initial reports said. Life-saving measures were being performed on the rider, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Car Making U-Turn: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Car Making U-Turn: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Car Making U-Turn: Police A motorcyclist was killed when he crashed into a car making a U-turn, authorities said. On Sunday, July 24 at approximately 2 p.m. Little Egg Harbor police responded to Route 539 at the Garden State Parkway overpass for a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.  Preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling north on Route 539 when the passenger vehicle, which had been parked on the northbound shoulder of the road, attempted to make a U-turn, police said. The motorcycle collided with the driver's side of the vehicle, causing the operator to be ejected, …
NJ Forest Fire Warden, Helmetta Fire Chief Killed In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash NJ Forest Fire Warden, Helmetta Fire Chief Killed In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash
NJ Forest Fire Warden, Helmetta Fire Chief Killed In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash A local fire chief and deputy warden with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service was killed in a motorcycle crash, authorities said. Helmetta Fire Chief Christopher R. Acs, 47, of Jamesburg, died in the crash in South Brunswick Township on Monday, July 11. At 3:21 P.M., police responded to the intersection of Georges Road and Summerfield Boulevard. A motorcycle driven by Acs was traveling northbound on Georges Road when it was struck by a 2019 Honda Odyssey minivan.  Acs succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. On Facebook, the He…
Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore
Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore A police motorcycle crashed on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred after 2 p.m. on Route 9 at Cox Cro Road in Lakewood, initial reports said. The crash involved a Toms River police motorcycle, a department spokeswoman confirmed.  A medical helicopter had taken the officer to Jersey Shore Medical Center, an unconfirmed report said  No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car In Central Jersey 28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car In Central Jersey
28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car In Central Jersey There's been an outpouring of community support for Ramon Sanchez, a 28-year-old motorcyclist who was struck and killed in a crash on Sunday, June 19. Sanchez, of Dunellen, was struck by a Hyundai on his Suzuki motorcycle around 1:11 p.m. while heading west on Route 28 at Fairfield Avenue, Middlesex police said. He was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. "On Father’s Day, our beloved friend Panda was tragically struck by a car while riding his motorcycle. He was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital," Elys Valdez of Bound Brook wrote on behalf of her sister-in…
Motorcyclist Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey Crash: Njsp A Cumberland County man died of his injuries from a motorcycle crash, authorities said. Jason Derby, 50, of Commercial Township, was riding eastbound on Route 767 in the township at about 7:30 a.m. on May 26. Derby's motorcycle left the road and struck two street signs and a tree, according to New Jersey State Police. Derby suffered serious injuries and died the next day, police said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Serious Motorcycle Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway (VIDEO) Serious Motorcycle Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway (VIDEO)
Serious Motorcycle Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway (Video) There was a serious motorcycle crash on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said..  The crash occurred before 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10 on the parkway northbound at milepost119.6 in Aberdeen, New Jersey State Police said. The Lakewood Scoop posted this video of a motorcycle crash on the Garden State Parkway.  The crash resulted in serious injuries to the motorcycle rider, police said.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.