Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Rt. 206 Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Rt. 206 Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist, 26, Killed In Rt. 206 Crash (Update) A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 206 Friday afternoon, Dec. 1, police said. The motorcyclist was flown by NorthSTAR Medevac to the hospital following the accident involving one other vehicle at 12:15 p.m., Montgomery Township Police Lt. Tom Frascella said. The other motorist was evaluated and declined further treatment. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours for an investigation. Montgomery EMS Squad 47, Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Medics,  Montgomery Township Station 46 Blawenburg, Members of the Somerset County CART Team, and t…
Motorcyclist Fleeing Stop In Secaucus Crashes, Dies Motorcyclist Fleeing Stop In Secaucus Crashes, Dies
Motorcyclist Fleeing Stop In Secaucus Crashes, Dies A motorcyclist who fled a traffic stop in Secaucus died after colliding with another civilian's vehicle, authorities said. The as-yet-unnamed motorcyclist was stopped by a Hudson County sheriff's officer on County Avenue shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The motorcyclist fled north on County Avenue, then struck an SUV at the Charles Street intersection, ejecting him, Platkin said. He was pronounced dead at Jersey City Medical Center at 1:13 p.m., the attorney said. The SUV's occupants weren't injured, he said. State law and hi…
Motorcyclist Killed In Jersey City Crash: Authorities Motorcyclist Killed In Jersey City Crash: Authorities
Motorcyclist Killed In Jersey City Crash: Authorities A 35-year-old Jersey City man was killed on Sunday, August 13 when his motorcycle struck a Tesla, authorities said. At 5:40 p.m. at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Highland Avenue, a white Tesla was making a left turn when a white Suzuki motorcycle approached the intersection at a high rate of peed, striking the Tesla, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The motorcyclist was ejected upon impact and pronounced deceased soon after, Wallace-Scalfione said. The motorcyclist did not possess the proper endorsements to operate the motorcycle, Wallace-Scalfione said…
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Struck By Car And Killed On Route 80: State Police Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Struck By Car And Killed On Route 80: State Police
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Struck By Car And Killed On Route 80: State Police A 27-year-old Little Falls resident was killed when his motorcycle overturned on Route 80 and ejected him into the path of a car that hit him, authorities said. Justin Moyett, 27, was headed west on the highway when his Suzuki flipped just past Exit 59 in Paterson shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, July 31, New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Philip Curry said.   Moyett was struck by a Mercedes-Benz C230 after he landed, the sergeant said. He was pronounced dead soon after. The Mercedes driver wasn't injured, Curry said. Three lanes of westbound Route 80 remained closed in the…
NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police
NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police Luis Perez Cedeno, a Passaic, New Jersey resident, died after a motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 22, according to state police. He was 19.  He was headed south on Laurel Run Road in Bear Creek Township near Wilkes-Barre when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a utility pole head-on, troopers said in a report.  Luis was rushed to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, state police said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a longtime resident of Passaic, according to his obi…
Paramus Motorcyclist Struck Near Home Dies, Driver Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter Paramus Motorcyclist Struck Near Home Dies, Driver Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter
Paramus Motorcyclist Struck Near Home Dies, Driver Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter A Paramus man who was gravely injured when he was struck by a car last weekend died, authorities confirmed on Friday, July 28. Charges against the intoxicated driver who hit him were upgraded, they said. Cody Cleary, 28, was on his 2015 Yamaha motorcycle when he was rammed from behind on Farview Drive -- practically around the corner from his family's home -- shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, July 23, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed. Cleary -- whose brother, Michael, is a Paramus police officer -- was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center. He remained in…
Motorcyclist, 72, Killed In Overnight Route 46 Crash Motorcyclist, 72, Killed In Overnight Route 46 Crash
Motorcyclist, 72, Killed In Overnight Route 46 Crash A 72-year-old motorcyclist died following an overnight crash off Route 46 in Woodland Park, authorities said. He'd been headed west when the motorcycle veered off the highway and hit a light pole in the parking lot of the Mattress Firm store near the Little Falls border shortly after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 16, Police Capt. Michael Brady said. Responding police officers "immediately began rendering medical and life-saving efforts to no avail," Brady said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene soon after, the captain said. Detectives were working with the Regional Medical E…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Fleeing Off-Duty NJ Trooper At More Than 100 MPH, AG Says Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Fleeing Off-Duty NJ Trooper At More Than 100 MPH, AG Says
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Fleeing Off-Duty NJ Trooper At More Than 100 MPH, AG Says A 24-year-old motorcyclist was being pursued by an off-duty State Police trooper in an unmarked car at more than 100 miles an hour when he was killed in a late-afternoon collision in Burlington County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. A local police officer was following both vehicles when the crash occurred in Springfield Township shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, Platkin said early Wednesday evening. The pursuit was headed south on Route 206 when a 70-driver driver made a left turn onto the highway from westbound Jacksonville-Jobstown Road (County Road 670) and h…
Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers
Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers The 29-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on the NJ Turnpike has been identified as a third-generation state corrections officer. Tyler Ford, of Hamilton, was heading south in the outer lanes when he struck a car that was stopped behind a three-car pileup near milepost 78.7 in East Brunswick on Saturday, May 27, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The three-car crash was caused when one vehicle swerved to avoid debris, lost control and became disabled in the left lane, police said. That vehicle was then hit by another, and that one by another, police said. Ford was ejecte…
Motorcyclist, 71, Could Lose Leg From Emerson Crash: Responders Motorcyclist, 71, Could Lose Leg From Emerson Crash: Responders
Motorcyclist, 71, Could Lose Leg From Emerson Crash: Responders A 71-year-old motorcyclist was in serious condition following a collision Monday morning in Emerson, authorities and responders said. Responding Emerson police officers swiftly applied a tourniquet to the Lyndhurst motorcyclist's right leg just about the ankle following the crash at the corner of Forest and Revere avenues outside Beth El Cedar Park Cemetery around 9 a.m. May 8. He nonetheless could lose the rest of his leg, responders said. His other leg was broken, as well, and he suffered internal injuries, they said. The 51-year-old driver of the other vehicle, from Washington Town…
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a North Bergen hit-and-run crash is being mourned as a beloved pet caretaker.  Josh Huayamave died when his motorcycle was struck near Granton and Liberty avenues, around 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Josh HuayamaveJosh Huayamave Facebook photo Huayamave was found on 76th Street and rushed to the hospital, where he died. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. A GoFundMe campaign launched in Huayamave's memory says his care for his clients' pets was unmatched. "When we met Josh, he was starting his d…
Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved
Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved Helder Martins, 45, is being remembered as a loving father, son and brother.  A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the family. As of Wednesday, April 26, more than $13,000 has been raised.  Martins died in a motorcycle accident in Kearny on Friday, April 14. Born in Portugal, he came to the United States in 1996, living in Belleville, before moving to Newark. He worked as a foreman at JR Cruz Construction in Aberdeen and belonged to the Mondego Motorcycle Club in Kearny. "He lives behind many broken hearts," Marina Rodrigues said. "Helder's life was shortened while doing somethi…