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Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police
Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police A 68-year-old motorcycle rider from Atlantic County was killed in a weekend crash, authorities said. Gorman Carey of Estell Manor crashed on Sunday, Feb. 27 near Harding Highway and Walkers Forge Road in Mays Landing, according to Hamilton Township police. Carey was pronounced dead at the crash scene, police said. The crash is currently under investigation by the Township of Hamilton Police Department. The Atlantic County Medical Examiner’s Office assisted on scene. 

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Elizabeth EMT Supervisor Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Crash Elizabeth EMT Supervisor Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Crash
Elizabeth EMT Supervisor Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Crash Support is surging for an EMT supervisor who was seriously in a motorcycle crash while coming home from work in Elizabeth Friday. Jason Hamilton, affectionately known as "Hammy," was flown to the hospital after the crash at the corner of Magie Avenue and Springfield Road, City Spokeswoman Kelly A. Martins said. Hamilton faces a long road ahead as he recovers at University Hospital, those who know him say. Please keep in your prayers our EMS Supervisor Jason “Hammy”Hamilton (S5) who is assigned to the Elizabeth Fire... Posted by Friends of Elizabeth NJ EMS locals 87 & 309 on Saturd…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEE ANYTHING? Rider Goes Missing After Motorcycle Crashes, Burns On Garden State Parkway SEE ANYTHING? Rider Goes Missing After Motorcycle Crashes, Burns On Garden State Parkway
SEE Anything? Rider Goes Missing After Motorcycle Crashes, Burns On Garden State Parkway UPDATE: Authorities turned to the public for help finding the rider of a crashed, burning motorcycle that was found in the left lane of the southbound Garden State Parkway in Paramus early Monday night. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. near mile marker 162.4, New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele said Tuesday. Officers responding to the call found the motorcycle in flames, skid marks on the roadway and no rider. Fearing a possible ejection into the woods, state troopers summoned a Maywood police bloodhound and a Northstar helicopter with thermal imaging cameras. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Crashed, Burning Motorcycle Found On Garden State Parkway, Police Search For Rider Crashed, Burning Motorcycle Found On Garden State Parkway, Police Search For Rider
Crashed, Burning Motorcycle Found On Garden State Parkway, Police Search For Rider WITNESSES SOUGHT: Authorities turned to the public for help finding the rider of a crashed, burning motorcycle that was found in the left lane of the southbound Garden State Parkway in Paramus early Monday night. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. near mile marker 162.4, New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele said Tuesday. Officers responding to the call found the motorcycle in flames, skid marks on the roadway and no rider. Fearing a possible ejection into the woods, state troopers summoned a Maywood police bloodhound and a Northstar helicopter with thermal imaging …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
First Responders Called To Serious Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey First Responders Called To Serious Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey
First Responders Called To Serious Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called to a serious motorcycle crash in Burlington County. The crash was reported at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of Oswego and Allen roads in Bass River, initial reports said.  An unconfirmed report said a motorcyclist was down with injuries. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Motorcycle Crashes In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crashes In Central Jersey
Motorcycle Crashes In Central Jersey Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called on a report of a motorcycle crash in Monmouth County, authorities said. The crash occurred about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at Route 36 and Laurel Avenue in Hazlet, according to initial reports. A medevac helicopter was called but later cancelled. The extent of the motorcycle rider's injuries and other details were not immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
2nd Slingshot Motorcyclist Dies After Trenton Crash 2nd Slingshot Motorcyclist Dies After Trenton Crash
2nd Slingshot Motorcyclist Dies After Trenton Crash A second slingshot motorcyclist died after a Trenton crash that sent one victim into a nearby canal, authorities said. Michael James, 42, and his passenger, Kevin Kelly, 41, were in the three-wheeled motorcycle when it crashed on Passaic Street around 12 a.m. Tuesday, Trenton police said. Kelly was ejected into the Delaware and Raritan Canal, which runs parallel to the roadway, authorities said. He was pronounced dead. James was found lying in the street and rushed to a local hospital. He later died. The cause remains under investigation by the Trenton Police Department.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Retired Atlantic City Police Sergeant Dies In Motorcycle Crash Retired Atlantic City Police Sergeant Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Retired Atlantic City Police Sergeant Dies In Motorcycle Crash A retired Atlantic City police sergeant died in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, authorities said. Joseph Falcone, 54, of Egg Harbor Township, was heading west on Zion Road when he was struck by a Ford F450 turning left onto Central Avenue around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Egg Harbor Township police said. Falcone was pronounced dead a short while later at the scene. “The men and women of the Atlantic City Police Department mourn the loss of retired Sergeant Joseph Falcone,” the department said.  “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Stacey, an Atlantic City police sergeant, and their…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist, 48, Dies In Gloucester County Crash Motorcyclist, 48, Dies In Gloucester County Crash
Motorcyclist, 48, Dies In Gloucester County Crash A 48-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries following a Friday night crash in Gloucester County, authorities confirmed. Ronald Morris Jr., of Deptford, was riding a 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Greentree Road when he struck the curb near the intersection of Greenwood Road around 11:55 p.m. Friday, Washington Township Police said. Morris was ejected from the bike and taken to Cooper University Hospital Trauma Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, police said. The crash investigation remains ongoing, police said. Anyone with information is asked to co…

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by Valerie Musson
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TRIBUTE: Jersey City Officer Killed In Crash Was Loving Dad Who Treated Colleagues Like Family TRIBUTE: Jersey City Officer Killed In Crash Was Loving Dad Who Treated Colleagues Like Family
Tribute: Jersey City Officer Killed In Crash Was Loving Dad Who Treated Colleagues Like Family A Jersey City police officer is not all that Morton Otundo was. The 40-year-old city resident killed in a motorcycle crash last week remembers him as a doting dad to his son, Andrew, and a coworker who treated his fellow officers as family, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched in his memory. More than $62,200 had been raised on that campaign -- started by Otundo's former colleague Melagne Ramirez -- as of Monday morning. All funds raised will go toward Andrew. "[Otundo] strived to educate and mold younger officers to be great at every turn," Ramirez writes. "Morton was a phenomenal…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say
Wife Accidentally Drives Over Husband After Deadly Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Say A 37-year-old man has died in a motorcycle crash, according to Pennsylvania State police. Todd Addison Jr., of Duncannon, died in a crash involving an SUV in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County on Saturday at 11:38 a.m. Addison, driving a Victory motorcycle, and his wife, Suzette Addison, who was driving a Yamaha motorcycle, were traveling southbound along Carlisle Road towards Pine Grove road just before the crash. A Kia Soul SUV, driven by Victoria Jesswein, failed to yield while turning left off of Pine Grove Road. Jesswein struck Addison-- pinning him underneath her vehicle. Addiso…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash Was 'Family Man' Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash Was 'Family Man'
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash Was 'Family Man' A motorcycle crash left a 30-year-old father of two boys dead and a passenger seriously hurt in Monmouth County, authorities said. Garrett "Gary" Dlin of Matawan, collided with another vehicle around 1:30 p.m. at Thompson and Central avenues in the Leonardo section of Middletown, police said. Dlin's passenger, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, initial reports say. The 31-year-old Middletown passenger's injuries were not considered life-threatening and she was reported in stable condition on Wednesday. Dlin, of Leonardo…

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by Jon Craig