Middle Township, NJ (October 4, 2024) – According to officers with the Middle Township Police Department, a motorcyclist was killed, and his passenger remains in critical condition following a crash that closed a busy highway in Cape May County for four hours on Wednesday afternoon, October 2.
The Middle Township Police Department says at about 3:15 p.m., their officers responded to Route 47 northbound near Bayway Marina in Goshen. A preliminary investigation determined a Subaru SUV was traveling northbound on Route 47 when its driver attempted to make a left turn to enter the parking lot of Bayway Marina, turning in front of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle being driven by a 40-year-old from Villas.
Police say that, as a result of the collision, the man and his passenger, a 33-year-old woman, were thrown from the motorcycle. Both the man and his passenger were flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, where he was pronounced dead. The unidentified passenger was last reported to be in critical condition.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s loved ones at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of their full recovery.
Deadly 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 Middle Township wrongful death 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, amongst other damages. Whatever the circumstances of your case, our legal team is here to help you recover from your tragic loss.
Don’t hesitate to call our lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys to start working on your case. Contact us at 1-800-905-3425 if you have any questions about how our New Jersey car accident lawyers may assist you and your loved ones. We will gladly answer all your queries during a free-of-charge initial consultation.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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