Monmouth Junction Man Dies In Ridge Road Crash

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 21-year-old man from Monmouth Junction died in a motorcycle crash on Ridge Road late Monday night, South Brunswick police announced Thursday.

The man died Monday night at the scene of the crash, but his death was just announced Thursday. He was riding a motorcycle when he crashed and it was only his motorbike involved in the crash, said police; no other cars were involved.

The man's identity has not been released.

The crash occurred at 10:22 p.m. Monday, June 24 on Ridge Road near Marc Drive. The man was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1 and was heading westbound on Ridge Road when the motorcycle left the roadway.

Robert Wood Johnson medics responded to the crash, but pronounced him deceased at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the motorcycle.

The collision closed Ridge Road until 3 a.m. this past Monday night.

Anyone who witnessed anything or with any information can contact South Brunswick Police Traffic Safety Officer William Merkler at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7412.