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‘Tragic:’ Devoted Sussex County Father Of 5 Dies In Motorcycle Crash, 38
Devoted Sussex County father of five Joseph E. August died in a motorcycle crash on Friday, July 15. He was 38.
Joseph attended the Hopatcong School District before moving to Andover, where he lived at the time of his death, according to his social media page and obituary.
He loved fishing, the ocean, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Joseph was described as a “devoted father that would stop the world for his children.”
“He will be remembered for his infectious smile, big brown eyes, his huge heart and sense of humor,” reads Joseph’s memorial.
Joseph leaves behind…
Bridgewater Motorcyclist, 43, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck
A 43-year-old motorcyclist from Bridgewater was killed in a crash with a pickup truck, authorities confirmed.
Luis Ruiz was riding a 2014 Harley Davidson northbound on Canal Road near Elm Street in Franklin when he collided with a 2019 Ford F250 pickup truck heading southbound around 8:25 p.m. on Monday, June 6, township police said.
Ruiz was treated at the scene before being taken to a local trauma center, where he was pronounced dead around 9:40 p.m.
Princeton resident Octaviano Chavez, 56, was behind the wheel of the truck, which was towing an enclosed trailer, authorities said.
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