Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With SUV In South Jersey, Police Say
He was thrown from his bike along New Brooklyn Road.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 28-year-old man was thrown off his motorcycle and died after a crash on Wednesday, the Monroe Township Police Department said.
According to early evidence, a 62-year-old man from Williamstown was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and trying to make a left turn out of a driveway along New Brooklyn Road (County Route 536) near the intersection of Radix Road at around 4:30 p.m.
He was trying to go west when a motorcycle appeared in the eastbound lane.
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The Chevrolet moved into the motorcycle's travel lane and hit the bike, causing the driver to be ejected.
The 28-year-old from Winslow was declared dead at the scene.
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The Chevrolet's driver was taken to Jefferson Hospital-Washington Township with minor injuries, added officials.
The crash is still under review.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has other information is asked to contact (856) 728-9800 (ext. 239).
According to authorities, submissions can stay anonymous through the tip line at (856) 875-2940 or through the department's website.
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