Man Who Died In Marlboro Bicycle Accident Identified

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, NJ — On Monday morning, Marlboro Twp. police released the identity of the man who died in a bike accident on Pleasant Valley Road over the weekend.

Kazi A. Farooqui, 57, of Gallya Grove in the Morganville section of Marlboro was identified as the bicyclist who died.

On Saturday, June 15 at 7:12 p.m. Marlboro police received a report of an injured bicyclist on Pleasant Valley Road in the area of Conover Road. Upon arrival, police discovered that a bicyclist, later identified as Farooqui, was found unconscious suffering from serious trauma-related injuries.

"No cars were involved; it appears the bicyclist lost control of the bicycle for an unknown reason," said Marlboro Police Capt. Fred Reck.

Farooqui was transported to Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel Township by Marlboro First Aid Squad where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving.

Police said Saturday the initial investigation indicates that no motor vehicles were involved in the accident and it appears that Farooqui lost control of the bike.

Original Patch report: Details Sought In Fatal Bicycle Accident In Marlboro: Cops

The cause of the accident is under investigation. If you know anything about the accident and wish to call police, the incident is being investigated by Cpl. David Ruditsky of the Marlboro Township Police Department Traffic and Safety Unit (732) 536-0100 ext 1090 DRuditsky@Marlboropd.org.