HOWELL, NJ — A Howell resident was injured Tuesday evening when an electric dirt bike and a car collided at West Farms Road and Fort Plains Road, Howell police said.
Police said the dirt bike rider, who is 21, was taken to a hospital for treatment. They did not release any other details about the rider.
The crash happened about 5:25 p.m., police said. The 2025 "79B" electric dirt bike and a 2023 Kia Forte collided at the intersection of West Farms Road and Fort Plains Road, police said. The driver of the Kia was not injured, police said.
The crash shut down the intersection for three hours, police said.
In addition to the Howell Township Police Department, the other responding entities include: Howell Police EMS, Howell First Aid, Adelphia Fire Company and Branning Towing.
The crash remains under investigation. Any witnesses are asked to call Patrolman Daniel Scherbinski of the Traffic Safety Unit at 732-938-4575 ext. 2663.
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