Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Montague During Tragic NJ Week

Another traffic fatality was reported in what has become a tragic week on New Jersey roads, according to the State Police.

The unidentified man suffered life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle went off Route 23 in Montague on Monday afternoon, police said. His motorcycle struck a sign, police said.

The crash was reported at approximately 3 p.m.

The driver was initially flown to Morristown Medical Center. He subsequently died of those injuries, police said.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident, police said. The roadway remained closed for hours.

The Memorial Day weekend was a tragic one for a number of New Jersey residents as at least 11 people died and 1 person remained missing, with many more in mourning as the long weekend drew to a close.

With tens of thousands taking to the roads, the beaches and the hiking trails, 11 people died in a series crashes, possible drownings, a fire and other tragic events that happened since Friday.

Read more: 11 Die, 1 Missing In Series Of NJ Memorial Day Weekend Tragedies

In one instance, a man collapsed and died while hiking this weekend, just miles away from an intensive search that was underway for a missing man in the Delaware River, according to the National Park Service.

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