Motorcyclist Killed In Cherry Hill Accident: Police

CHERRY HILL, NJ — One person was killed in an accident involving three motorcycles and one car Thursday night, according to Cherry Hill police. The motorcycles were all riding together on North Kings Highway passing by Daytona Avenue when one of them crashed into a 2005 Lexus LE, police said. The rider was killed.

The motorcycle deflected off the Lexus and struck one of the other cycles, causing the rider to lose control and crash. He suffered minor injuries. The third motorcycle didn’t appear to make contact with any other vehicles, police said.

The driver of the Lexus was treated and released from JFK Hospital with minor injuries, police said. North Kings Highway was closed for several hours during the investigation.

Police said the motorcycle riders were reportedly driving on Route 73, I-295 and Route 70 before the accident. No identities were released by Cherry Hill police Friday morning.

Anyone who may have seen any of these vehicles or who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Cherry Hill Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit at 856-488-7820.

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