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Police & Fire
NJ Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In SUV's Lane Change Leaves Behind 3-Month-Old Son, Campaign Says
A 25-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Interstate 76 Friday night, Aug. 16 was a brand-new dad, loved ones say. A Chevrolet SUV was making a lane change in front of Ryan Gaskill, of Pennsauken, who was heading south on the interstate at milepost 1.1 in Gloucester around 9:40 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Gaskill hit the brakes of the Suzuki, causing the motorcycle to overturn, ejecting and killing him. The driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene. The crash remains under investigation. A GoFundMe for Gaskill's family a 3-month-old son are among su…
News
Support Rising For Children Of Motorcyclist Killed In Route 46 Crash
Jeffrey Jacobs was on his way home from work when he was killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday, June 24 on Route 46 in Mount Olive. A fundraiser has been set up to assist three of Jacobs' children and their mother, Ashley. Jacobs, an East Stroudsburg, PA resident. Jacobs also had an 4-month old son, Silas, with his fiancée, Ally Kaufman. As of Friday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised more than $3,400. "Emotionally the road to peace and understanding will be a long and arduous one," Dorothy Pharo, who organized the fundraiser said. "Financially his family is faced wi…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Hunterdon County Crash ID'ed: Authorities
Kacy Cook, a 23-year-old Whitestation resident, was killed in a crash in Franklin Township on Sunday, May 26, authorities said. At 11 a.m., Quakertown Fire Company, Hunterdon Medical Center Paramedics and Franklin Township Police were dispatched to Croton Road after Cook's motorcycle went off the roadway and struck a pole, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. We lost my son, Kacy Cook. He died yesterday in a motorcycle accident. He was a good man and a great son and will live in my heart forever. Posted by Brian Cook on Monday, May 27, 2024 Cook was taken to Hun…
Police & Fire
Cleared
: Officer Not At Fault In Fatal South Jersey Stolen Motorcycle Crash, Grand Jury Rules
UPDATE: A New Jersey police officer did nothing wrong in pursuing a stolen motorcycle whose driver ended up dying in a subsequent crash, a grand jury has ruled. Despite the obvious circumstances, state law and administrative guidelines required New Jersey Attorney Matthew Platkin to investigate the death last April 20 of John R. Nutt, 41, of Mount Laurel because a law enforcement officer was involved. Platkin's office released video last July from both the dashcam of the pursuing officer and the bodycam of a colleague who arrived from the opposite direction after the crash. Also relea…
Police & Fire
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.
Police & Fire
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.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 20, Dies In Sussex County Crash
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, State Police said. Ryan Woodstead was heading south on Route 23 in Montague on his Yamaha motorcycle when he collided with a Chrysler Pacifica making a lefthand turn, around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. Woodstead, of Highland Lakes, was thrown from his bike and died, near milepost 52, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family Of Beloved Warren County Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash At 46
Support is on the rise for the family of a beloved Warren County dad who was killed in a motorcycle crash last week. Carlos Mendez, of Lopatcong Township, died Sunday, Sept. 3, his obituary says. He was 46. Born in Cleveland, OH, Carlos worked as an IT administrator for Huston Lumber in Watchung. He was known for his love of the outdoors, especially riding ATVs. Above all, Carlos had an endless passion for helping others, as well as spending time with his family members and many close friends. “He just loved to be of help to others and had a huge heart,” reads his obituary. “He was always…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Morris County Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash
Authorities have released the identity of the 51-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Warren County crash on Labor Day. Ronald L. Smith, 51, of Randolph, was riding an Aprilia motorcycle near 53 Bald Eagle Rd. in Allamuchy when it veered off the right side of the road and overturned around 10:30 p.m., NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Smith was killed in the crash, which remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 51, Dies During Labor Day Crash In Warren County: State Police
A 51-year-old motorcyclist was killed during a late-night Labor Day crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. The Randolph man was riding an Aprilia motorcycle when it veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned near 53 Bald Eagle Rd. in Allamuchy around 10:30 p.m., NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The man was killed in the crash, Lebron said. His identity was being withheld pending family notification. The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 23, Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Sussex County Embankment: State Police
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after his motorcycle veered off the highway and into an embankment over the weekend, state police said. The Passaic man was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on Route 23 when it ran off the right, overturned, and hit an embankment near milepost 49.1 in Montague around 6 p.m. Saturday, August 26, NJSP SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Curry added. The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released.
Police & Fire
Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Airlifted In Crash That Closed Rt. 287 Exit For Hours (
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A 44-year-old Passaic County man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Route 287 crash that shut down the highway during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23, state police said. The West Milford man was riding a KTM motorcycle in Riverdale when he entered the painted gore separating the northbound lanes and the exit lane for Exit 52B, striking the concrete and traveling over the curb near milepost 53.2 just before 5 p.m., Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The man was thrown from the motorcycle, which overturned. He was airlifted to a nearby hospi…
Traffic
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
UPDATE: A 44-year-old Passaic County man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Route 287 crash that shut down the highway during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23, state police said. ---------------------- A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23. The crash occurred on the northbound side near the ramp to exit 52 to NJ 23 in Riverdale around 5 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 northbound ramp to Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Riverdale) All lanes closed 10 minute delay …
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 …
Lifestyle
North Jersey Dad In Need Of Prosthetic Leg After Motorcycle Crash Gets Outpour Of Support
Community support is on the rise for a North Jersey dad in need of a prosthetic leg after a serious motorcycle crash. Timmy Loime had to have his left leg amputation after being airlifted to the hospital following the crash on Friday, August 4, according to a GoFundMe launched out of Franklin by his fiance’s cousin, Alexandra Cacciola. “As you all may know, medical bills are going to be extremely extremely expensive, on top of months of physical therapy and eventually a prosthetic leg, which insurance does not cover,” reads the campaign. In addition to being described as an “amazing” fian…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 80 Crash
A 24-year-old Bronx man was killed when he crashed his motorcycle while exiting onto eastbound Route 80 from southbound Route 23 in Wayne, authorities said. Emmanuel Alvarado was ejected from his 2005 Honda CBR 600 when it left the roadway and struck a guard rail shortly before 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 23, Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said. First responding police officers, members of the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad and paramedics from St. Joseph's University Medical Center attempted but failed to revive Alvarado, who wasn’t breathing and had no pulse. He was pronounced dead at the sce…
Police & Fire
PalPark Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash
A motorcyclist from Palisades Park was killed in a weekend crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Ridgefield, State Police confirmed. Michael Agudelo, 33, was headed south on the turnpike's eastern spur near the Vince Lombardi Service Area when his Yamaha rear-ended a Buick sedan shortly before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. Augdelo was ejected and sustained fatal injuries, the sergeant said on Sunday. The crash remains under investigation, Curry said.
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Airlifted In Rt. 202 Crash: Police
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Route 202 crash that sent a minivan driver to the hospital in a medical helicopter during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 19, police confirmed. The Raritan Township man collided with the minivan on the southbound side near the intersection with Holland Brook Road in Branchburg Township around 3:35 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said alongside local officials. He was found severely injured and later pronounced dead. His name was being withheld out of respect for the family’s privacy. The minivan driver — a 33-year-old Flemi…
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Navy Service Member From NJ Dies In VA Motorcycle Crash
A 20-year-old motorcyclist from New Jersey died in a motorcycle crash in Virginia last week, authorities said. Quentin Perkins had been riding with a group of motorcyclists from York County to James City County on the Colonial Parkway, before the crash at 820 p.m. on Friday, July 7, county police said. Perkins and another rider went into a turn at high speeds, left the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. Multiple witnesses on the roadway reported reckless driving by motorcyclists. Perkins, an active-duty U.S. Navy service member, was pronounced dead at the scene by James City County M…
Neighbors
Paterson Rallies Around Firefighter Severely Injured In Motorcycle Crash
Jonathan Roman is lucky to be alive. The Paterson firefighter, a veteran who served in Iraq, was on his way to work when he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Sept. 2022. Roman lost a significant amount of blood and has faced numerous surgical procedures. Roman's wife, who was two months pregnant and raising their one-year-old daughter at the time of the crash, has been unable to work while she cares for her family. A fundraiser has been set up to assist with Roman and his family with medical bills and for a wheelchair accessible vehicle. As of Thursday, July 6, $10,670 has been r…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Taken To Trauma Center After High-Speed Rt. 80 Crash
A motorcyclist was rushed to a trauma center following a high-speed crash on Route 80 in Warren County, responders said. The motorcyclist veered off the left side of the eastbound lanes near milepost 5.6, “traveled on the soft dirt shoulder for some distance before tipping over onto the operator, sliding quite a distance before coming to rest in the roadway,” according to the Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Co., which responded around 2:40 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Crews treated the victim at the scene as two of four left lanes were shut down. The motorcyclist was then taken to a local trau…
Obituaries
Organs Of NJ Army Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash Will Help Four Others Live
The organs of a U.S. Army sergeant from the Jersey Shore who was killed in a motorcycle crash will help four other people live. Dennis Andrew Vaccaro, 27, crashed on Tuesday, June 14, in Ocean Township, and was kept alive so he could donate his organs. Further details on the crash were not immediately known. An airborne combat medic in the U.S. Army, Dennis achieved the rank of sergeant, and spent five years in the military, including a tour of duty overseas in Afghanistan, his obituary says. He was apparently a student at Monmouth University, according to a statement published by school o…
Police & Fire
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
Man Dead In Motorcycle Crash Outside Fair Lawn Restaurant
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night outside a popular Fair Lawn restaurant. Responders said the victim apparently was at the Craftsman when he opted for a quick ride on his friend's motorcycle and somehow ended up on the wrong side of the road around 9 p.m. May 5. The motorcycle apparently collided with an SUV at the corner of Maple Avenue and Weber Place, they said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The intersection of Maple Avenue and Weber Place outside the Craftsman in Fair Lawn remained closed following the fatal motorcycle crash.Davi…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Fleeing Police Dies, Passenger Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash
A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash following an attempted police stop in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 687 West after a Pemberton Township police officer tried to stop the cyclist, who crashed into a civilian's vehicle near the intersection of Davis Street in Pemberton shortly after 5:16 p.m. last Thursday, April 20, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The as-yet unidentified motorcyclist was killed and a passenger -- also not yet identified -- was seriously injured in the crash, Platkin said. State law and his…
Police & Fire
Jersey City Motorcyclist, 32, Killed In Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 80: Police
A 32-year-old Jersey City motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a tractor trailer on Route 80 Friday, Feb. 10 during rush hour, authorities said. A Volvo tractor trailer struck the back of Desmond A. Gomes' Honda motorcycle around 5:20 p.m. at milepost 11.6 in Hope Township (Warren County), New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. Gomes was ejected and killed, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed In Route 94 Crash
A motorcyclist was ejected and killed in a weekend crash with a Honda on Route 94 in Warren County, police confirmed. The crash occurred just before 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, Blairstown Police Chief Scott Johnsen told DailyVoice.com. A four-door Honda sedan was stopped at Vail Road and Rt. 94 and did not see the motorcyclist before attempting to make a left turn, Johnsen said. The Honda driver then saw the motorcyclist and tried to speed up to avoid him. At that point, the motorcyclist swerved to attempt to avoid the Honda before the Honda “struck the motorcycle with the front area …
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Route 46 Crash (
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UPDATE: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in last week’s crash on Route 46, authorities confirmed. The crash occurred between the motorcyclist and a Jeep Cherokee on Route 46 at Village Way in Mount Olive during the afternoon on Thursday, Nov. 10, a Morris County Prosecutor’s spokesperson told DailyVoice.com. The victim was taken to Hackettstown Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after. The crash remains under investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. No further details were available.
News
Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike
A motorcyclist had his arm amputated following a horrific crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, responders said. The 26-year-old Bronx resident was headed south in the express lanes at milepost 121 in Englewood when he lost control of the KTM motorcycle and was ejected shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, New Jersey State Trooper II Charles Marchan said. A southbound tractor-trailer then hit him, the trooper said Monday. The motorcyclist was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he had to be intubated and remained in critical condition. State Police are investigating the caus…
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Man, 74, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
A 74-year-old man from Hunterdon County was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend, authorities confirmed. Daniel A. Dean, of Whitehouse Station, was riding a motorcycle on Route 579 northbound when he collided with another vehicle near milepost 34.77 in Alexandria Township around 2:35 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, according to a release from the Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Coroner’s Office. Dean was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s University Hospital — Bethlehem Campus just before 4:55 p.m. His official cause of death was ruled as multiple traumatic injuries, and the manner of death is …
Obituaries
Bergen County Motorcyclist Killed In North Bergen Crash Was 'Angel, Family Rock'
A 31-year-old Bergen County motorcyclist died in a North Bergen crash on Labor Day Weekend, authorities confirmed. Roger Oliveira, of Cliffside Park, was heading north on Tonnelle Avenue at a high rate of speed when he struck the back of a car, ejected him around 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, the Hudson County View reports citing local police. Oliveira was then run over by a second car, police told HCV. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe page launched in Oliveira's memory by Maria Filho had raised more than $4,000 as of Monday, Sept. 5. "Everyone who knew him k…
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