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Motorcycle Crashes, Rider Airlifted In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Motorcycle Crashes, Rider Airlifted In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Motorcycle Crashes, Rider Airlifted In Central Jersey (Developing) There was a serious motorcycle crash in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 on Saint Georges Avenue in Woodbridge Township, initial reports said. The rider had to be airlifted by medical helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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NJ Pharmacist Needed Double Lung Transplant But Insurance Denied It — Now He's Gone NJ Pharmacist Needed Double Lung Transplant But Insurance Denied It — Now He's Gone
NJ Pharmacist Needed Double Lung Transplant But Insurance Denied It — Now He's Gone John Jukić's family says he would still be alive today had his insurance company granted him the double lung transplant he needed back in April. The 46-year-old Clark dad and Colonia pharmacist suffered lung damage from COVID-19 he contracted last October, and needed a double lung transplant. His only hope was a double lung transplant, his wife Mirla said. However, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois apparently denied him the life-saving treatment, and while his family was in the process of appealing the decision, John on Monday, June 13. Blue Cross Blue Shield did not immediately resp…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Bike Jersey Shore Crash Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Bike Jersey Shore Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In 2-Bike Jersey Shore Crash A motorcyclist died after he collided with another bike over the weekend on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Paul Brinkman, 66, was traveling eastbound in a staggered formation behind a 57-year-old motorcyclist on Pasadena Road, when the 57-year-old motorcyclist tried to pull into the westbound shoulder of the road to help help a disabled motorcyclist around 2:15 p.m. Saturday, April 30, police in Manchester said. As he began to slow down, Brinkman "failed to react in time" and collided with the bike, police said. The left front end of Brinkman's Harley Davidson Motorcycle struck th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Central Jersey Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Central Jersey has been convicted of attempted murder, authorities said. Elijah Ford of Carteret was convicted on Thursday, April 28 after a five-day trial, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Carteret Police Chief Dennis McFadden. On Dec. 24, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Carteret police responded to the exterior of a residence at the Hermann Gardens public housing complex in Carteret for shots fired.  Police found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Univer…

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by Jon Craig
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Passenger, 82, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore: Police Passenger, 82, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore: Police
Passenger, 82, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore: Police An 82-year-old passenger was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. On Thursday, April 7, at approximately 9:59 p.m, Manchester Township police responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Manchester Boulevard in the Whiting section of town to investigate a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and sedan, with the occupants of the sedan still inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, officers observed a grey, 2004, Dodge Ram Pickup with extensive front end damage facing west in the east bound travel lane of State Highway 70. Officers, also ob…

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by Jon Craig
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Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Central Jersey Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Central Jersey
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Central Jersey A multiple injury crash was reported in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 on Route 130 at Ridge Road in South Brunswick, initial reports said. The route was closed for several hours during an investigation, South Brunswick police said. Police and EMS crews from South Brunswick, Monroe and North Brunswick responded. At least one crash victim had to be airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Police ID New Brunswick Man, 40, Killed In Weekend Crash Police ID New Brunswick Man, 40, Killed In Weekend Crash
Police ID New Brunswick Man, 40, Killed In Weekend Crash Police have identified the 40-year-old man killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer. Kendall Campbell, of New Brunswick, was driving north on Route 1 near New Road when the crash occurred about 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, South Brunswick police said.  Campbell got stuck under the rear of a tractor-trailer driven by a 56-year-old man from Somerset, police said. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was pronounced dead, they said. The crash remains under investigation.  Anyone with information is urged to call 732-329-464…

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by Jon Craig
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Police Officer, Bicyclist Injured In Central Jersey Crashes Police Officer, Bicyclist Injured In Central Jersey Crashes
Police Officer, Bicyclist Injured In Central Jersey Crashes A 41-year-old man from Middlesex County has been arrested in connection with a series of crashes that left a bicyclist and police officer injured, authorities said. The incident began at 1:29 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 when the bicyclist, a 40-year-old East Brunswick man, was riding on Route 522, crossing over Route 130 to Fresh Ponds Road. At the same time, a 2017 Ford passenger van driven by Ankur Khajuriwala of North Brunswick made a left-hand turn from Route 522 onto Route 130 northbound and ran over the bicyclist, South Brunswick police said.  The van never stopped and headed northbou…

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by Jon Craig
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DWI Central Jersey Man Gets State Prison Time For Deadly Crash: Prosecutor DWI Central Jersey Man Gets State Prison Time For Deadly Crash: Prosecutor
DWI Central Jersey Man Gets State Prison Time For Deadly Crash: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Central Jersey has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison in connection with the death of another motorist while driving drunk, authorities said. Arsalan Gul of Edison was charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated in New Brunswick in a three-car crash that killed Brian O’Donnell, 32, of Robbinsville, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. On Oct. 1, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., New Brunswick police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 1. An investigation by Detec…

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by Jon Craig
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Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing
Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing Firefighters, police and EMS crews responded to a serious crash on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 8 a.m. on Route 36 at Union Avenue in Union Beach, initial reports said.  Crash victims were taken to Bayshore Medical Center and airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to an unconfirmed report. Union Beach police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Trailer Park Fire Injures 1 In Central Jersey: Developing Trailer Park Fire Injures 1 In Central Jersey: Developing
Trailer Park Fire Injures 1 In Central Jersey: Developing One person was injured in a trailer park fire, according to developing and unconfirmed reports The fire broke out before 7 a.m. at Oakdale Village Trailer Park, 3717 Route 1 in South Brunswick, initial reports said. One fire victim was being transported by EMS to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to an unconfirmed report. South Brunswick police were not immediately available for comment.  CHECK. BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Possible Electrocution Involving Police Officer Reported In Edison: Developing Possible Electrocution Involving Police Officer Reported In Edison: Developing
Possible Electrocution Involving Police Officer Reported In Edison: Developing An electrocution was reported in Edison late Thursday afternoon, according to a developing and unconfirmed report. The report said a police officer was operating a traffic light control box when the accident occurred. A call to Edison police was not immediately returned. Area firefighters and EMS crews were responded, reports said. The incident occurred at Route 27 and Vineyard Road, according to initial reports. By 5:30 p.m., a report said the officer was stable and being taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig