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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…
Popular Barber Killed In Head-On NJ Motorcycle Crash
A 38-year-old barber from Millville was killed in a head-on motorcycle crash in Cumberland County, authorities said.
Nestor Rodriguez Jr. died shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 in the crash on Route 49 in Fairfield Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Rodriguez, a father of two, was remembered as a "beacon of joy" on a GoFundMe page.
"Nestor was a beacon of joy, always spreading laughter wherever he went," the page says. "His presence was a gift, and he touched the lives of all who knew him."
"As a skilled barber and talented skater, Nestor took pride in his work and hobbies, …
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, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree
A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed when he attempted to pass another vehicle, lost control and struck a tree, authorities said.
Robert Trout, of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, died in the crash on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Manchester police said.
At approximately 4:35 p.m., Manchester Township police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Buckingham Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.
Police found a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass shoulder adjacent to the roadway with extensive da…
South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Friends are mourning the loss of a volunteer South Jersey football coach who was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Jason P. Crowder, 30, of Winslow Township died Saturday, July 8.
"His greatest role was being a father to his two boys," family members wrote on a GoFundMe page. "He was Paige, Caleb and Jaelen’s whole world. He was loved so much by everyone around him."
Jason was an active member of Wheels of Soul Nation, his obituary says.
A Vineland native, Jason was a 2011 graduate of Hammonton High School, where he played football and basketball. He was a project manager for Real Valu…
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…
Jersey Shore Motorcycle Crash Victim Clings To Life
A motorcyclist from the Jersey Shore is clinging to life after a crash last month, loved ones say.
Rob McCabe has endured multiple surgeries following the April 15 crash, in which he was airlifted to Temple University Hospital Intensive Burn Care Center in PA, where he remains in the ICU, according to a GoFundMe page for his family.
In addition to burns, he suffered three broken ribs, a punctured lung, a fractured elbow, stitches, a torn rotator cuff, and a partially collapsed lung, according to Ann Estelle, of Toms River, the campaign founder.
Rob's wife, Denise, continues to be at …
Motorcyclist, 19, Rear-Ended, Killed In I-195 Crash: State Police
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed when he was rear-ended by an SUV on Interstate 195, authorities said.
Mohammad A. Abbas was riding west near milepost 5.7 in Robbinsville at 8:41 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 when a Nissan Rogue driven by Shannon B. Monsell, 34, of Ringoes struck his motorcycle from behind, New Jersey State Police said.
Abbas, of Perth Amboy, was thrown from the Kawasaki bike and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The crash remains under investigation.
