Lakehurst Man, Manchester Woman Injured In Motorcycle-Car Crash In Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ — Two people were injured when a car pulled into the path of a motorcycle on Colonial Drive on Monday afternoon, Manchester police said.

Anthony K. Williams, 66, of Lakehurst, and Sarah J. Jeffers, 40, of Manchester, both were taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment of injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, Capt. James Komsa said.

Williams was riding a 2006 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle north on Colonial Drive about 4:30 p.m. when a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 16-year-old with a New Jersey learner's permit pulled out from the off-ramp from Route 37 in front of Williams, Komsa said.

Williams applied the brakes and laid the bike on its side before sliding into the driver’s side of the Chevrolet, Komsa said.

Jeffers was the licensed driver in the Chevrolet with the 16-year-old, he said. The 16-year-old and two other children who were passengers had no reported injuries, Komsa said.

The road was partially closed during the investigation and cleanup.

Assisting at the scene were members of the Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, Manchester Township Fire Department, RWJ paramedics, and Freedom Towing.

Patrolman Jesse Hoydis of the Traffic Safety Unit is investigating but failure to stop and yield to the right of way of all vehicular traffic appears to be a contributing factor, Komsa said.

"With summer quickly approaching, the warm weather means an increase in motorcycle traffic on our roadways," Komsa said on behalf of the department. "May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and we would like to remind our motorists to be aware of your surroundings and use extra caution to help keep roads safe for motorcycle riders."