Amwell, NJ (May 4, 2025) – A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday in Hunterdon County in a head-on crash with a car, the State Police said.
The motorcyclist was riding east on Route 602 in East Amwell when his motorcycle collided with a westbound pickup truck about 6:10 p.m., police said. The man, from the Ringoes section of East Amwell, suffered fatal injuries after he was thrown from his motorcycle.
Police did not identify the pickup’s driver and said the crash remains under investigation. In the meantime, the Amwell Police Department is handling the ongoing inquiry and has asked any witnesses to get in touch.
We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s family members.
Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey
Daily, motor vehicles collide in the Garden State, from motorcycles and buses to trucks and passenger vehicles. Despite the efforts of officials, manufacturers, and traffic analysts, thousands of individuals are tragically slain or injured annually in these accidents, despite campaigns that promote safe driving. Additionally, in a single year, New Jersey was the site of over 500 of the more than 32,000 fatal auto accidents that occurred nationwide. In addition, New Jersey motorcycle accidents have been on the rise in recent years, with thousands of reported injuries over the last few years alone.
But no matter the cause of your collision, when you’ve been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you can and should consult with an attorney who will advocate on your behalf. It’s clear that the aftermath of a vehicle accident is profoundly difficult to navigate and even more challenging to handle on your own. Thankfully, experienced personal injury attorneys in New Jersey can help victims of car accidents navigate the complex legal system and construct the most compelling case possible on their client’s behalf.
And, if you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, an empathetic and skilled Amwell motorcycle accident lawyer can assist you with the filing of a claim against the at-fault party. In such a claim, you can request to be reimbursed for burial costs and medical bills and receive compensation for lost wages, among other damages. Whatever the circumstances of your case, our legal team is here to help you recover from your tragic loss.
If you are interested in getting started on your case, please do not be reluctant to contact the attorneys at Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer. For any inquiries regarding the ways in which our New Jersey auto accident attorneys can be of assistance to you and your loved ones, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-905-3425. In the course of a no-cost initial consultation, we will gladly respond to any and all questions that you may have.
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