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Millville Man, 21, Dies In Motorcycle Crash On I-295, Troopers Say Millville Man, 21, Dies In Motorcycle Crash On I-295, Troopers Say
Millville Man, 21, Dies In Motorcycle Crash On I-295, Troopers Say A Millville man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on Interstate 295 in Mercer County, authorities said. John Marion, 21, died in the crash on Wednesday, Nov. 6, a state police spokesperson said. It happened on I-295 North near milepost 65.4 in Hamilton Township at around 11:49 a.m. Investigators said Marion was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle and struck the back of a Mini Cooper. His motorcycle overturned and he was ejected. Marion was pronounced dead at the scene. No injuries were reported in the Mini Cooper. The crash remained under investigation.
Motorcyclist Ejected At Jersey Shore Intersection Dies In Crash, Police Say Motorcyclist Ejected At Jersey Shore Intersection Dies In Crash, Police Say
Motorcyclist Ejected At Jersey Shore Intersection Dies In Crash, Police Say A Brick Township man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle at an intersection, authorities said. Horace Giambona, 64, died in the crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Brick Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck at the intersection of Brick and Yorktowne boulevards at around 2:34 p.m. Investigators said Giambona was traveling north on Brick Boulevard and approached the intersection. A 2013 Dodge Ram stopped in the intersection to allow an ambulance with its lights and siren activated to pass through the intersection. Giambona tr…
Mom Of Track Star, 19, Killed In NJ Crash Files Lawsuit Against Other Driver Mom Of Track Star, 19, Killed In NJ Crash Files Lawsuit Against Other Driver
Mom Of Track Star, 19, Killed In NJ Crash Files Lawsuit Against Other Driver The mother of a former New Jersey track star and motorcyclist killed in a crash over the summer has filed a lawsuit against the other driver involved. Jeremiah Saint Surin, 19, was killed when his motorcycle collided with an SUV the intersection of West Jersey Avenue and Cates Road in Egg Harbor Township around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, June 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The lawsuit filed by Lisa Saint Surin against Rahn in Atlantic County Superior Court on Oct. 11 says the other driver, Germain Rahn, was heading north on Cates Road and pulled out from a stop sign "without the proper …
NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says
NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says New details have been released in four Lehigh Valley crashes, revealing that the three fatal crashes were caused by the drivers and were possibly preventable. This includes the death of a New Jersey native, District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said on Monday, Oct. 14. Jorge Pickett, 34, originally of Camden, NJ, and most recently of Bethlehem, rode his motorcycle "through a steady red light for westbound traffic on Center Valley Parkway" fatally striking an SUV around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 at West Saucon Valley Circle and Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township, the DA deta…
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Route 72 Crash: State Police Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Route 72 Crash: State Police
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Route 72 Crash: State Police A Brick Township man was killed when his motorcycle struck a tree in Burlington County, authorities said. Christopher Elk, 46, died in the crash on Thursday, Oct. 3, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck on Route 72 Eastin Woodland Township at around 6:12 p.m. Investigators said Elk was riding a Suzuki motorcycle near milepost 9.5 when he went off the road and crashed into a tree. Elk was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remained under investigation.
Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Middle Township Crash: Police Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Middle Township Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Middle Township Crash: Police A Villas man died and a woman was critically injured when their motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Middle Township, authorities said. Robert Pfaff III, 40, was killed in the crash on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Middle Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck on Route 47 near Bayway Marina in the Goshen section of the township at around 3:15 p.m. Investigators said a white Subaru was heading north on Route 47 when it tried to make a left turn into the marina's parking lot. The SUV turned in front of a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle dr…
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…
South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser
South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser A former South Toms River police officer died when his motorcycle crashed with a dirt bike on the Garden State Parkway, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for 26-year-old Antonio Caprara. The Beachwood man was killed in the crash in Toms River at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh tells Daily Voice that Caprara was terminated from the department in May 2024. Kosh did not provide further details. "Antonio was a wonderful person, known for worth ethic, kindness, and selflessness," wrote Rue. "He treated his fri…
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash With Car Making Three-Point Turn: Troopers Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash With Car Making Three-Point Turn: Troopers
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash With Car Making Three-Point Turn: Troopers A Beachwood man was killed on Labor Day when his motorcycle crashed into car that was changing directions on a Burlington County road, authorities said. James Mansfield, 56, died in the crash on Monday, Sept. 2, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck on Savoy Boulevard in Woodland Township at around 5:37 p.m. Investigators said a Nissan car was making a three-point turn when it was struck by Mansfield on a Yamaha motorcycle. He was ejected from the Yamaha and pronounced dead at the scene. No charges or summonses have been issued as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. The …
Cops ID UDel Student From NJ Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police Cops ID UDel Student From NJ Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police
Cops ID UDel Student From NJ Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police Police have identified the 18-year-old woman struck and killed by a speeding motorcyclist near the University of Delaware campus this week. Noelia Gomez, of Clark, was a first-year student at the university, UDel said in a statement. UPDATE: Motorcyclist Charged With Murder In Death Of Noelia Gomez Gomez's LinkedIn page shows she graduated from Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains and was studying business and economics at UDel. ** Original story below ** A University of Delaware police officer tried to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation on Wednesday, A…
UDel Freshman From NJ, 18, Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police: Authorities UDel Freshman From NJ, 18, Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police: Authorities
UDel Freshman From NJ, 18, Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police: Authorities An 18-year-old New Jersey woman was struck and killed by a speeding motorcyclist fleeing police, who had tried stopping the operator less than one minute prior in Newark, DE, authorities said. A University of Delaware police officer tried to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation on Wednesday, Aug. 27 just before midnight at East Main Street just west of South Chapel Street, Newark police said.  ALSO SEE: Cops ID UDel Student From NJ Killed By Speeding Motorcycle Fleeing Police The motorcycle disregarded the police officer’s emergency lights and fled at a high rate of s…
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…
Motorcycle, ATV Drivers Killed In Rear-End Crash In South Jersey: Police Motorcycle, ATV Drivers Killed In Rear-End Crash In South Jersey: Police
Motorcycle, ATV Drivers Killed In Rear-End Crash In South Jersey: Police Two people from Vineland were killed when a motorcycle and an ATV crashed late at night, authorities said. Vincent Hogan Jr., 31, and Daniel Teapila-Portillo, 26, died in the crash, the Vineland Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 26. Officers responded to the wreck near the intersection of Panther Road and Rita Avenue at around 10:24 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 Investigators said Hogan was riding a 2023 Honda CBR 1000 south on Panther Road when his motorcycle rear-ended Teapila-Portillo on a 2005 Yamaha ATV. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the s…
South Jersey Teen Killed When Street Bike Crashes Into SUV, Police Say South Jersey Teen Killed When Street Bike Crashes Into SUV, Police Say
South Jersey Teen Killed When Street Bike Crashes Into SUV, Police Say A Millville teen was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Vineland, authorities said. Thomas Gauntt IV, 16, died in the crash on Monday, Aug. 19, the Vineland Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck near the intersection of South Lincoln Avenue and South Brewster Road at 11:37 p.m. Investigators said a 33-year-old Vineland woman was driving a 2018 Nissan Rogue north on South Lincoln and tried to make a left turn onto South Brewster. Gauntt struck the front of her SUV while riding a Honda street bike. Gauntt was pronounced d…
'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash 'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash
'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash An Elmer father who owned a concrete masonry business and coached youth baseball died after crashing his motorcycle on a rural road, authorities said. Peter Pino, 37, was killed in the crash in Quinton Township, a state police spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 15. The crash happened at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Investigators said Pino 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. He was ejected from the motorcycle when it ove…
'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.
Motorcyclist, Expectant Father Loses Foot In Central Jersey Crash, Campaign Says Motorcyclist, Expectant Father Loses Foot In Central Jersey Crash, Campaign Says
Motorcyclist, Expectant Father Loses Foot In Central Jersey Crash, Campaign Says A young motorcyclist expecting his first child in six weeks lost his left foot and was undergoing more surgeries after a crash in Sayreville, according to a family friend. Marybeth Walz Pritzlaff of Red Bank detailed the crash's aftermath in a GoFundMe campaign. "On Friday night (June 21), Krischan Wehnke, the beloved son of our close friends Renee (Hemburger) and Carl Wehnke had his life irrevocably changed when he was involved in a severe motorcycle accident in Sayreville," Pritzlaff wrote.  "Krischan was ejected from his motorcycle. His leg and foot were stuck between the car and m…
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…
Toms River Dad, Church Musician With 'Angelic Voice' Dies After Motorcycle Crash: Fundraiser Toms River Dad, Church Musician With 'Angelic Voice' Dies After Motorcycle Crash: Fundraiser
Toms River Dad, Church Musician With 'Angelic Voice' Dies After Motorcycle Crash: Fundraiser A Toms River father died from his injuries after he was hit and dragged by a car when he fell off his motorcycle, according to a memorial fundraiser. A GoFundMe page said 30-year-old Collins Oluleti died on Wednesday, June 12. The father of a two-year-old girl was returning home from church when he crashed in Manchester Township on Sunday, June 9. Oluleti's GoFundMe page had raised more than $1,300 from at least 17 donations as of Friday, June 21. "He was a musician who loved playing the keyboards and had an angelic voice," wrote Anel John, the fundraiser's organizer. "He played in several…
Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Seriously Injured In Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Police Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Seriously Injured In Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Police
Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Seriously Injured In Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Police A man was seriously injured when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of Fire Road and Easy Street at around 12:09 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, the department said in a news release. Investigators said a man driving a 2004 Yamaha YZF motorcycle was heading south on Fire Road and approached the intersection with Tilton Road. A man driving a 2023 Kia Forte was heading east on Easy Street and stopped at the Fire Road intersection. The Kia tried to tu…
Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash
Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash A 45-year-old motorcyclist from Camden County was killed in a crash Sunday, June 2, in Gloucester City, authorities said. Christopher R. Chester, of Lawnside, was on the exit 1B ramp from Interstate 76 south to Interstate 295 north at 9:45 a.m. when he lost control of his Suzuki motorcycle, struck a guardrail and was thrown from the Suzuki, New Jersey State Police said. Chester was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed in a crash on Friday, May 31, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Route 660 at the intersection of East Lake Road in Pittsgrove Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Jacob W. Wright, of Monroeville, was killed in the crash, State Police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Yamaha motorcycle was traveling east on Route 660. A Dodge pickup truck was traveling west on Route 660. A Chevrolet pickup truck was stationary at a stop sign at the intersection of Route 660 and East Lake Road.  At t…
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.
Pair Seriously Hurt In Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey: Police Pair Seriously Hurt In Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey: Police
Pair Seriously Hurt In Motorcycle Crash In South Jersey: Police A pair of people riding a motorcycle were severely hurt when they collided with an SUV in Camden County, authorities said. They were riding west on Woodbury Turnersville Road in Gloucester Township at about 11 p.m. on Monday, May 13 when the SUV tried to turn left, Gloucester Township police said. Both riders were thrown off the motorcycle, police said. They were brought to Cooper Hospital Trauma.  There were signs the driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the SUV, but was unable to do so, police said. All of the occupants of the SUV refused treatment, police said. No charges …
Ejected Motorcyclist Laying In Roadway Run Over, Killed By SUV In Atlantic County: Police Ejected Motorcyclist Laying In Roadway Run Over, Killed By SUV In Atlantic County: Police
Ejected Motorcyclist Laying In Roadway Run Over, Killed By SUV In Atlantic County: Police A 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a series of crashes on Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township late Saturday, May 11, police said. James Geloso, of Pitman, was heading east on a 2004 Honda motorcycle when his bike veered off to the left lane and onto the grass median in front of Story Book Land around 11:45 p.m., Egg Harbor Township police said in a news release. That's when Geloso lost control, struck a sign support and capsized the bike onto its side. Both the motorcycle and Geloso were sent tumbling into the inside lane of the Black Horse Pike. A witness came across Geloso…
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Funeral services are on Friday, May 10 for Angel L. Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton who died on May 1, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home.  Angel, who was 46 years old and a grandfather, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Upper Deerfield Township, as reported by Daily Voice. "His passing leaves a void in our hearts and a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories," his obituary said. Angel was known as a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family and building a better future, his obit said, adding: "He found joy in simple pleasures like fishing in …
Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Njsp A 46-year-old man was killed Wednesday night after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash with another vehicle that was making a turn into a parking lot in Cumberland County, authorities said. Angel Alicea Jr., of Bridgeton, was riding a Honda motorcycle northbound on Route 77 in Upper Deerfield Township at about 8:30 p.m. when he collided with a southbound Chevrolet passenger vehicle that was making a left turn at milepost 2.5, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. Alicea was thrown from the motorcycle and died of his injuries, Lebron said. No other injuries…
Motorcyclist Killed In NJ Crash With State Trooper Was 'Sublimely Talented' Guitarist Motorcyclist Killed In NJ Crash With State Trooper Was 'Sublimely Talented' Guitarist
Motorcyclist Killed In NJ Crash With State Trooper Was 'Sublimely Talented' Guitarist They called him Frankie Fender. Frank Lando, that is: The 65-year-old Toms River motorcyclist, guitarist, and father killed in an April 9 crash in Southampton with a New Jersey state trooper. On Friday, April 19, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin released Lando's identity, as well as that of the trooper involved: Anthony Fernandes. Fernandes was conducting routine patrol duties along Route 70 around 11:35 a.m. in Southampton that day, when his marked patrol car collided with Lando's motorcycle near Burrs Mill Road, Platkin said. Lando was taken to Virtua Mount Holly …
Motorcycle Crash Victim, 23, ID'd By Police In South Jersey Motorcycle Crash Victim, 23, ID'd By Police In South Jersey
Motorcycle Crash Victim, 23, ID'd By Police In South Jersey Police have identified the Salem County motorcyclist killed when he collided with a school bus earlier this month. Joel Morales, 23, of Carneys Point Township, was riding north on Route 130 at about 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 when he collided with a bus pulling out of Ross Enterprises, near Washington Avenue, according to Carneys Point Police Detective Joseph Racite. Morales was pronounced dead at the scene, Racite said. There were no students aboard the bus at the time, Racite said. The bus driver was not injured, he said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, he said. Click here to…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Crash In Mercer County Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Crash In Mercer County
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Crash In Mercer County Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a collision in Ewing Township. Theodore Condo, 57, of Ewing died in the crash on Saturday, Nov. 25, authorities said. At 4:54 p.m., Ewing police responded to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at Parkway Avenue and Walter Street in Ewing. The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No names had been released by police. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office's serious collision response team was called to the scene and was assisting Ewing police with the investigation. Anyone with information about …