Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Van On Route 1
The crash occurred on Saturday afternoon on Route 1 in Linden near Willow Glade Road, police said.
LINDEN, NJ — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a van on Route 1 on Saturday afternoon in Linden, police said.
At around 2:46 p.m., a 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle was driving south on Route 1 near Willow Glade Road when it collided with a 2004 Chevrolet van that was making a right turn onto Willow Glade Road, Linden Police said.
The motorcycle continued southbound over the curb and struck a utility pole, police said.
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The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. His name is being withheld at this time.
The other driver was not injured in the crash.
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The crash remains under investigation by the Linden Police Traffic Bureau, and anyone with information is urged to contact Inv. John Halkias at 908-474-8505.
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