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Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (UPDATE) Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (UPDATE)
Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (Update) A 62-year-old motorcyclist from Newfield was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, Sept. 8 on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. William Baldwin lost control while on his Harley-Davidson on the entrance ramp from Route 40 east at milepost 39.2 in Franklin Township around 3:50 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. That's when he veered left, struck the curb, and entered the southbound lane of travel, where he ejected and struck by an unknown vehicle, Lebron said. State Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down the vehicle, which "had at least one set of ta…
Man Asked To Move Trailer Months Before South Jersey Dad Died Crashing Into It, Troopers Say Man Asked To Move Trailer Months Before South Jersey Dad Died Crashing Into It, Troopers Say
Man Asked To Move Trailer Months Before South Jersey Dad Died Crashing Into It, Troopers Say Police asked a Salem County man to move his trailer several times before a motorcycle rider was killed when crashing into it on the side of a road, authorities said. Peter Pino, 37, died in the crash in Quinton Township at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Elmer man was traveling east on Lawrence Road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he crashed into the back of a Pequea machine trailer parked in the east travel lane. Pino was ejected from the motorcycle when it overturned and went off the left side of the road. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced d…
'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road 'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road
'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road A Hammonton man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on a rural road in Burlington County, authorities said. Mark Rodier, 56, died in the crash on County Route 542 in Washington Township on Saturday, Aug. 3, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 14.4 at around 7:10 p.m. Investigators said Rodier was driving east on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it went off the road and overturned. He was ejected from the motorcycle and died from his injuries. Friends of Rodier mourned his death on his Facebook page. "After 20+ years of friendship, …
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash At Garden State Parkway Exit In Central Jersey Motorcyclist Dies In Crash At Garden State Parkway Exit In Central Jersey
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash At Garden State Parkway Exit In Central Jersey A Camden County man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Jason Ball, 46, of Stratford, died in the crash in Tinton Falls on Saturday, July 20, according to a state police spokesperson. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 103 on the southbound side of the parkway at around 9:37 p.m. Investigators said Ball was taking exit 102 when he lost control of his Harley-Davidson. He went off the left side of the road and was ejected from the motorcycle. The crash remains under investigation.
Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in an Atlantic County crash this weekend as a 59-year-old man. Joseph Stetser, of Absecon, was ejected from his 2006 Harley Davidson after hitting a guardrail on East Moss Mill Road near Sander Place around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, June 23 in Galloway, local police said. Stetser had been traveling westbound on East Moss Mill Road when he struck the guardrail just west of the intersection of Sander Place. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no witnesses to the crash, and the accident remains under investigation by officers of the Galloway…
Motorcyclist Crashes In Burlington County Motorcyclist Crashes In Burlington County
Motorcyclist Crashes In Burlington County A motorcyclist escaped serious injury in a crash in Burlington County, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash at 5:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 on Chairville Road in Southampton, according to New Jersey State Police. Based on a preliminary investigation a Harley Davidson motorcycle lost directional control and the rider sustained a non-life-threatening injury, State Police said. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash
Motorcyclist, 65, Killed In South Jersey Crash A 65-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed in a Burlington County crash, authorities said. Barry Schwartz was traveling east on Route 532 in Woodland when his motorcycle veered off the road, struck a guide rail and flipped, according to Trooper Troy McNair, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. The crash occurred at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, he said. Schwartz, of Blackwood, was ejected from the Harley Davidson motorcycle and fatally injured, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist, 24, Struck, Killed By SUV In Mercer County Motorcyclist, 24, Struck, Killed By SUV In Mercer County
Motorcyclist, 24, Struck, Killed By SUV In Mercer County A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a Subaru Outback in Mercer County, authorities said. The Outback was traveling on Pennington-Harbourton Road in Hopewell Township on Monday, Oct. 9 at 3:20 p.m. and made a left turn onto Scotch Road when it struck the Harley Davidson motorcycle, police said. Police took the motorcyclist to Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Campus, where he was pronounced dead, police said.  He has not b been identified pending notification of family. The crash is being investigated by Officer George Peterson and Detective Christopher Co…
Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police
Motorcyclist, 50, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey: State Police A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed in a crash in Burlington County, authorities said. New Jersey State Troopers responded to the crash at 7:36 p.m. Sunday, June 25 on Route 653 eastbound at milepost 0.5 in Bass River, they said. Christopher Golden, of Tuckerton, was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle which ran off the roadway to the left and struck a tree, a State Police spokesman said. As a result of the crash, Golden was ejected and sustained fatal injuries.  The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 50-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey has been charged in connection with the death of a passenger in an alcohol-related crash, authorities said. Joseph J. Melini of Vineland was charged with vehicular homicide on Monday, June 5, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Oct. 30, 2021, at 8:10 p.m., Melini was involved in a crash in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue in Atlantic City while operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, the prosecutor said. Melini’s passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced dead at the crash scene, the prose…
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey A 74-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed when he struck a car making a U-Turn, authorities said. Thomas Pitt of Clayton was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle when the fatal crash occurred, Clayton police said. On Saturday, May 6 at 7:41 p.m., Clayton police were dispatched to North Delsea Drive at Earl Avenue for a report of a crash. The initial investigation revealed that a 2003 White Honda Civic, driven by a 25-year old Deptford resident, was traveling south on Delsea Drive. The driver of the Civic attempted to make a U-Turn in the roadway and collided with the …
Motorcyclist Critically Hurt In Mercer County Crash Motorcyclist Critically Hurt In Mercer County Crash
Motorcyclist Critically Hurt In Mercer County Crash A motorcyclist suffered critical head injuries during a crash in Mercer County, authorities said. On Tuesday, April 4, at 7:34 p.m, West Windsor Township Police dispatch received calls about a serious crash on Old Trenton Road at Mercer County. West Windsor Township Fire & Emergency Services, MICU, and Robbinsville Township Fire Rescue all responded. The motorcyclist was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center with severe and life-threatening head injuries, police said. His name had not been released. His 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on Old Trenton…
Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Crash Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Crash
Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Crash A 40-year-old motorcyclist from Central Jersey was killed and his passenger seriously hurt in a three-vehicle collision, authorities said.  The collision occurred on a rural road in Marlboro Township at about 3 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 13, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Marlboro Township Police Department responded to the area of Tennent Road and Peregrine Drive. They found the three vehicles involved in the collision: a Ford Explorer driven by a 46-year-old woman from L…
Johnny Depp Harley Used In Cult Classic 'Cry-Baby' Auctioned At $250K Johnny Depp Harley Used In Cult Classic 'Cry-Baby' Auctioned At $250K
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…
Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police
Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police A 58-year-old motorcycle rider was killed when he struck a pickup truck emerging from a driveway, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:40 p.m. on West Landis Avenue near the Route 55 overpass, Vineland police said. An investigation determined that Robert Chiarello of Elmer in Salem County, who was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, was headed westbound on West Landis Avenue.   Janessa Almodovar, 26, also of Elmer, was driving a Ford F-250 truck that emerged from a driveway in front of the motorcycle which resulted in the crash, police said.  Chiarello died from…
Bridgewater Motorcyclist, 43, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck Bridgewater Motorcyclist, 43, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck
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 …
Motorcyclist, 63, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police Motorcyclist, 63, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police
Motorcyclist, 63, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police A 63-year-old motorcyclist from Camden County was killed in a collision, authorities said. Victor Lorraine was riding west at 7:37 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 when he struck a Subaru from behind on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hammonton, New Jersey State Police said. Lorraine was ejected from the Harley Davidson after it flipped while the car veered off the highway and struck a tree about a mile west of the Route 54 exit, police said. Lorriane, of the Erial section of Gloucester Township, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the car suffered moderate injuries not co…
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…
Death Of Motorcyclist Sends Shockwaves Through South Jersey Community Death Of Motorcyclist Sends Shockwaves Through South Jersey Community
Death Of Motorcyclist Sends Shockwaves Through South Jersey Community The death of a motorcyclist in a crash with a pickup truck is sending shockwaves through one South Jersey community. Aaron Dilks, 26, of Shiloh, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle west on Route 49 in Quinton Township at 9:49 a.m., Sunday, April 24 when he collided with a Honda Ridgeline pickup traveling in front of him on westbound 49 near Harris Road, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman. Dilks died of his injuries, police said. No other injuries were reported. Condolences poured in. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the past few days. So many…