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Bayonne Motorcyclist Killed In Route 78 Crash:
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A 35-year-old Bayonne man was killed after his motorcycle overturned on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, authorities said. At 11:47 p.m., Raquan Hicks was traveling east on Route 78 in Union Township when his Harley-Davidson veered off the roadway to the left, reentered the road and overturned, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. R.i.p Raquan T. Hicks (rocky) you will be missed 💔💔 Posted by Danica McRae on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the crash, Hicks was ejected and struck the guardrail and sustained fatal injuries, Leb…
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Longtime Saddle Brook UPS Employee Frank Chiavetta Of Wayne Dies, 58: 'We Lost A Great Legend'
Lifelong Passaic County resident Frank Chiavetta died on June 17, 2024, at 58 years old with his family by his side, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. A Clifton native, Frank spent 40 years working UPS, having started with truck-loading and retiring as a customer counter representative in Saddle Brook, in 2023, according to his obituary. He lived in Wayne with his wife of 31 years, Anna Marie Chiavetta. News of the veteran driver's death was shared to Union Local 177's Facebook page, where former colleagues remembered him as a "great dude" with…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured In Sussex County Weekend Crash, Police Say
A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, authorities said. The Harley Davidson operator was heading east on County Route 650 when they lost control, ran off the roadway and struck a tree around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened in Montague Township at milepost 5, Lebron said. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
Obituaries
Kevin McGrath, Ridgefield Park Resident, Dies At 62
Kevin McGrath, a Ridgefield Park resident died on Thursday, April 11, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Born in The Bronx, McGrath worked for Cardella Trucking in North Bergen, his obituary reads. In his free time, McGrath enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and listening to the Grateful Dead and bluegrass music while making repairs around the house, according to his obituary. The greatest guy," said one mourner on his tribute wall. "Kevin was always eager to help anyone. I remember him working so many hours to provide for his family. He always had a joke t…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 78 Crash:
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A motorcyclist was injured after he crashed his motorcycle on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Clinton Township when the driver lost directional control, causing it to go down on its left side, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Police & Fire
Palmer Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Wreck
Authorities have named the motorcyclist who died after crashing on Route 22 on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Palmer Township. David Walton, 59, was heading east on the highway when he came across traffic congestion related to a separate accident around 4 p.m., township police said. He lost control of his 2008 Harley Davidson and skidded across the road until crashing into a box truck, according to police. The bike came to rest under a separate car. Walton, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was severely injured and taken to St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, where he died, poli…
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Motorcyclist, 36, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Route 80. The Hopatcong man was heading west when he struck the back of a Honda SUV on his Harley Davidson near milepost 50.2 in Fairfield, around 9:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. The motorcycle overturned, throwing the driver from the bike. He was taken to an area hospital. No other injuries were reported. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Route 280 Crash
A 44-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 280 in Parsippany overnight on Friday, Oct. 27, state police confirmed. Jason M. Otero was riding a Harley Davidson eastbound when the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, hit a concrete barrier, and overturned near milepost 0.5 in Parsippany-Troy Hills shortly before 1:15 a.m., New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Otero, of Livingston, was killed in the crash, Lebron said. The accident remains under investigation. No further details were released.
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Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital After Route 202 Crash In Somerset County: Police
A motorcyclist was flown to a nearby hospital after an early morning crash with a Volvo on Route 202 in Branchburg on Friday, Sept. 8. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a gray Volvo on the northbound side near North Branch River Road just before 7:40 a.m., Branchburg Township Police Lt. Edward Edgar told Daily Voice. The motorcyclist was flown to a nearby hospital via NJSP Medevac for treatment of unspecified injuries. The Volvo driver was evaluated at the scene by Somerset RWJ Paramedics and refused further treatment, Lt. Edgar added. Both vehicles were towed from the scene due t…
Obituaries
Death Of NJ Mom In Motorcycle Crash Caused By 'Jersey Slide' Shatters Hearts
Friends are mourning the loss of a 53-year-old mother and wife who died in a motorcycle crash last weekend. Andrea Houlihan, 53, of Sayreville, was a passenger on her husband's Harley Davidson when a vehicle suddenly changed lanes on Route 9 in Old Bridge, bringing traffic to an abrupt halt on Sunday, Aug. 13, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andrea, a Montville native, was pronounced dead at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, and her husband remains critical. Phyllis Houlihan Schiavone, Andrea's sister-in-law, detailed the crash on Facebook in sharing a GoFundMe for the family the day …
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Motorcyclist, 37, Dies After Hitting Guardrail, Trees In Warren County: State Police
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a guardrail and two trees in Warren County on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on County Route 521 northbound near milepost 2.3 in Hope Township around 2:20 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Gerald Grenewicz, of Blairstown, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle that veered off the left side of the road, hit the end of a metal guardrail, and struck two trees, Curry said. Grenewicz was killed in the crash. The incident remained under investigation. No further details were released.
Police & Fire
State Trooper, Motorcyclist Hurt In Sussex County Crash Involving Marked SUV
A state trooper and a motorcyclist were hurt in a Sussex County crash involving a marked police SUV, authorities said. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 565 and Linn Smith Road at milepost 1.41 in Frankford Township on Monday, August 15, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. A marked New Jersey State Police Ford SUV was heading south on Route 565 when it collided with a Harley Davidson motorcycle at the intersection with Linn Smith Road just after 4:40 p.m., Marchan said. The motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries, and the trooper suffered minor injuries in the c…
Police & Fire
Sussex County Crash Claims Life Of Passaic Motorcyclist: State Police
A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Passaic was killed in a Sussex County crash, state police confirmed. Elio Fernandez was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Deckertown Road Turnpike when the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway near milepost 4.8 in Montague around 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. Fernandez was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. Posted by Sandyston Township Fire Department Station 38 on Sunday, July 10, 2022 The victim was taken to Bon Secour Hospital and later pronounced dead, Slota …
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Motorcyclist, 20, Seriously Hurt In Sussex County Crash: State Police (
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A 20-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a Sussex County crash, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on Route 661 northbound near milepost 1.6 in Lafayette just before 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. The victim was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound when he ran off the road and hit a utility pole, suffering serious injuries, Curry said. Initial reports stated that the victim was taken by medical helicopter to the hospital. The crash remains under investigation. Additional details were not released.
Lifestyle
Johnny Depp Harley Used In Cult Classic 'Cry-Baby' Auctioned At $250K
The Harley-Davidson motorcycle used by Johnny Depp during the Maryland filming of the 1990 cult classic “Cry-Baby” can be had for buyers willing to shell out at least a quarter-million dollars. The 1955 Harley-Davidson Model K driven by the star has been listed for auction by Kruse GWS, which set the opening bid at $250,000. Johnny Depp's motorcycle that was driven on the set of "Cry-Baby" in MarylandKruse GWS Auctions “This is an iconic one-of-a-kind cinema vehicle as this was the 'picture bike’ used throughout filming in principal photography on location in Maryland and in second un…
Police & Fire
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. Canal …
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PA Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Sussex County Crash: State Police
A motorcyclist from Pennsylvania was hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash in Sussex County, state police confirmed. Vadim Aleksandrov, 40, was riding a Harley-Davidson on Route 23 north in Montague when the motorcycle veered off the right side of the highway, overturned, and hit a sign near milepost 48.7 just before 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. Aleksandrov, of Greentown, PA, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Slota said. Today we responded along with Montague Volunteer Fire Department, Wantag…
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NJ Man Killed While Learning To Ride Motorcycle Was Hard Worker, Loving Brother
Family and friends are mourning the loss of 24-year-old Nick Cacciapaglia, of Toms River, who was killed over the weekend while learning how to ride a motorcycle A GoFundMe page was created to help pay for his funeral expenses. Cacciapaglia was killed on Sunday, March 13 when he lost control of a Harley Davidson motorcycle in Toms River and was struck by a car, police said. His brother, Stephen, who sponsored the page, wrote: "He was loved and respected by everyone around him, and he gave that same love and respect back to everyone who entered his life.&nbs…
Police & Fire
Morris County Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Route 80 Crash
A Morris County motorcyclist was ejected and killed in a crash on Route 80 over the weekend, state police said. Franklin Johnson, 43, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound in Montville Township when he veered off the left side of the highway, hit a guardrail and was thrown from the bike near milepost 47.8 just before 3:40 a.m. Saturday, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. Johnson, of Flanders, was pronounced dead at the scene, Peele said. The crash remains under investigation.
Police & Fire
2 Airlifted After Motorcycle Slams Into Pickup Truck At Sussex County Intersection
Two people riding a motorcycle were airlifted with serious injuries after slamming into a pickup truck at a Sussex County intersection Sunday afternoon, state police said. Michael Mrocka, 57, and Deborah Mrocka, 51, were riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Mattison Reservoir Avenue in Frankford when the bike slammed into the left side of a Dodge Ram at the intersection of Upper North Shore Road just after 2:25 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Both riders, of Bloomingdale, were airlifted to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries, Goez said. The …
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Warren County Motorcyclist, 32, Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Route 173 Crash
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by a Kia on Route 173 Thursday evening, authorities said. Douglas Carmen, of Belvidere, was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle east on Route 173 when a Kia traveling west attempted a left turn and hit the bike near milepost 7 in Bethlehem Township just before 6:45 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Carmen was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries, Curry said. Carmen was airlifted via North Star Helicopter to a local hospital with a landing zone at Heritage Park, according to …
Police & Fire
Lake Hopatcong Motorcyclist Killed In Warren County Crash
A 37-year-old Lake Hopatcong motorcyclist who apparently spent his life leading others on outdoor adventures died in a Warren County crash Friday. Joshua Valentine was heading east on Route 46 on a Harley-Davidson when he and a Nissan Pathfinder both tried to turn left into the ACI Truck Stop, New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez. Valentine entered the westbound lane and struck the driver's side of the SUV around 5:50 p.m., near mile post 2.6 in Knowlton Township, Goez said. Valentine was ejected while the Nissan driver suffered minor injuries, the trooper said. Valent…
Police & Fire
Stockton Motorcyclist, 31, Killed In Route 519 Crash
A 31-year-old man from Stockton was killed Tuesday evening after he swerved off the road on his motorcycle and hit a utility pole, state police said. Kyle Gamble was riding a Harley Davidson southbound on Route 519 in Kingwood Township when he crossed over the center line, hit a ditch and got ejected near milepost 8.2 around 5:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Gamble was pronounced dead at the scene, Curry said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the route was closed for more than two hours after the incident, police said.
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: Garfield Motorcyclist, 57, Killed In Route 17 Crash
A 57-year-old motorcyclist from Garfield was killed in a crash Wednesday night on northbound Route 17 in Paramus, authorities said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred after the rider lost control of his Harley Davidson outside the McDonald's near East Ridgewood Avenue and hit a guardrail shortly before 8 p.m., Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg confirmed. The victim, whose identity was being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was thrown into a tree, responders said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A single lane temporarily remained open, although the …
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2 Motorcyclists Dead In Warren County Crash
Two motorcyclists on the same bike were killed after crashing Thursday in Warren County, authorities said. The male and female riders were thrown from the Harley Davidson they were on when it struck a guard rail on the eastbound side of Route 46 near milepost 15.5 in Liberty Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. Both occupants sustained serious injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene of the 2:15 p.m. crash, Peele said. The victims' identities were not released and the cause of the crash was under investigation, NJSP said. No other vehicles were involved in the…
Obituaries
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes, 41, Of Jersey City, Father And Stepfather Of 7
Manuel 'Noly' Reyes of Jersey City died Saturday. The lifelong Jersey City resident was 41. He is survived by his wife, Maria "Chita" Reyes and mother Violet Rivera. He was a caring father to Myleen, Xavian, Noah, and Nolynah and a caring stepfather of Sheila, Sheilala, and Sheina. He is also survived by siblings Jason, Alex, Anthony, Raul, and Kassandra; grandchildren Andrew “Pookie,” Amira, and Amir; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Manuel “Big Noly” Reyes, Sr., his brother, Michael “Star” Romero, and gran…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 49, Airlifted In Sussex County Crash, State Police Say
A 49-year-old motorcyclist was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries in a Hampton Township crash, authorities said. The Highland Lakes man was headed northbound on Hamptonhouse Road on his Harley Davidson when he was struck by a Honda sedan -- headed in the same direction -- just after 12 p.m. Monday, New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. The motorcycle veered off the road to the right and overturned, ejecting the driver, Goez said. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with unknown injuries while the Honda driver was not injured, the trooper …
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Hamburg Motorcyclist, 34, Dead In Rockaway Crash
A 34-year-old motorcyclist from Hamburg died in a Rockaway motorcycle crash. The man was pronounced dead at the seen of the Green Pond Road crash just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, local police said. Police responded to a 911 call from an area resident to find the man under a 2009 black Harley Davidson on the front lawn of a home, Rockaway Police Chief Martin McParland said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
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Organs Of Long Valley Motorcyclist Killed In Sussex County Crash Will Help 50 Other People Live
John Michael Wallace of Long Valley died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on May 24, his obituary says. He was 25 years old. Byram police did not identify Wallace as the victim after responding to a Waterloo Road accident around 8:50 p.m., where a 1999 Harley Davidson had struck the back of a 2012 Subaru. Police said the 25-year-old Long Valley motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. "Even in death John will be helping at least fifty people due to his giving nature and through his wish to be an organ and tissue donor," his obituary says. A high school varsity w…
Police & Fire
Orange County Man Dies In West Milford Motorcycle Crash, Police ID
A 57-year-old Orange County, N.Y. man was killed in a West Milford motorcycle accident. Lance Poelmann of Florida was riding his 2008 Harley Davidson southbound on Clinton Road when he lost control negotiating a turn around 4:50 p.m., West Milford police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was under investigation as of Monday morning. A father of two, Poelmann was an avid motorcycle rider, his Facebook page shows. Witnesses or anyone with more information are urged to contact Sergeant Anthony Parrello or Detective Eric Darnsteadt at 973 728-2802. Check back …
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