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Dad Of 2 Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Somerset County, Meal Train Started For Family
Wilson Gonzalez-Rivera, 31, of Bound Brook, died from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle crash on the Manville Causeway last week: Cops.
BOUND BROOK, NJ — A motorcyclist from Bound Brook, who was involved in a serious crash last week in Franklin Township, has died from his injuries leaving behind two young children.
Wilson Gonzalez-Rivera, 31, of Bound Brook, was identified as the man killed in the crash, confirmed Franklin Police Lt. Vincent T. Wilson.
The crash was reported on Aug. 15 at 7:36 p.m. involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near 5 Manville Causeway, near Weston Canal Road. Gonzalez-Rivera was airlifted to a hospital but died on Aug. 16 from his injuries.
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Gonzalez-Rivera leaves behind his long-term girlfriend Alyssa and their two kids Zayden (almost 1 year) and Ellyani (almost 5 years old), according to a Meal Train set up for the family.
The Meal Train page was created to help support the family.
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"I’m using this site to help get the word out that they are accepting and appreciating meals," said Rachael Barney, who is organizing the Meal Train. "It does not need to be through this site, we can communicate directly if preferred. Any help would be beyond appreciated. One day we can return the favor when life gets easier and they all adjust to their new lifestyle."
For more information or to donate to the Meal Train visit mealtrain.com/trains/wmo1zw.
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