Bernards Twp, NJ – Wisconsin Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Rte 287
Bernards Twp, NJ (June 22, 2025) – On Saturday, June 21, a woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash in Bernards Township. The deadly accident took place on Route 287 near mile marker 28.4 late that night at around 10:19 p.m. Local reports revealed that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Volkswagen passenger car were both traveling northbound leading up to the collision.
The motorcycle reportedly hit the Volkswagen, and the impact caused both vehicles to leave the road. A passenger on the bike, 35-year-old Tonya Reetz of Neshkoro, WI, was ejected from the motorcycle. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Reetz suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The operator of the Harley, a 36-year-old man from Tishomingo, MS, was also hurt in the impact. The driver of the Volkswagen was not hurt. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities were present. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who was killed in this crash.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey
Motorcycles continue to be overrepresented in national roadway fatalities. Many of us in New Jersey enjoy hitting the road on the back of a bike, but unfortunately, this mode of transportation leaves you greatly exposed in the event of a collision. In fact, the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety (NJ DLPS) says that about 82 percent of motorcycle crashes in New Jersey end in death or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that about 27 times more motorcyclists die in crashes than people in passenger cars.
If someone close to you is killed in a sudden motorcycle crash, you need to be ready to pursue justice with the help of an experienced legal team. At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we are ready to fight for justice for your terrible loss. Moreover, we will strive to get you the compensation you need to face burial costs and other damages arising from your loved one’s tragic death.
A deadly collision can change your life like nothing else. You may be able to pursue lost compensation after a fatal crash. That means working with a motorcycle accident lawyer to file a wrongful death claim. Our empathetic and brave legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is ready to fight for your legal rights. Give us a call today at (800) 923-3456.
