Motorcyclist Killed By Tractor-Trailer After Crashing Into SUV In South Jersey, Troopers Say

A Hainesport man was killed when he was hit by a tractor-trailer after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV, authorities said.

Route 206 near milepost 23.5 in Southampton Township, NJ.
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Chris Spiker

09/17/2024 1:26 p.m.

Johnny Epperson Jr., 67, died in the crash on Route 206 North in Southampton Township on Sunday, Sept. 15, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 23.3 at around 12:37 p.m.

Investigators said Epperson was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he hit the back of a Honda CR-V. Epperson's motorcycle overturned into the southbound lane and he was struck by an oncoming Peterbilt tractor-trailer.

Epperson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer driver wasn't aware of the crash and didn't stop. The driver was eventually found and is cooperating with the state police.

The crash remained under investigation.

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