Teen Killed in E-Bike Crash at Tranquility Ct in Southampton Twp, NJ

Southampton Twp, NJ (June 17, 2026) – A teen died on Tuesday, June 16, after his electric bike collided with a UPS truck at Tranquility Court and North Firelane Road in Southampton Township. The New Jersey State Police confirmed the fatal crash.

Chase Sudano, a sophomore wrestler at St. Augustine High School, was riding east when the front of his e-bike hit the right rear of a southbound UPS truck at the intersection. The impact threw the teen from the bike, and he died from his injuries.

The local wrestling community remembered Sudano as a District 29 champion who earned 65 career wins over two seasons. He also wrestled with the River Wrestling Club in Pennsylvania.

Authorities continue to investigate the full circumstances of the accident.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, teammates, and loved ones of Chase Sudano.

How Long Do Families Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Southampton Township, NJ?

In New Jersey, your family generally has two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Missing that deadline can end the right to seek compensation. The clock usually starts on the day your loved one died.

After losing a child, a legal deadline may feel impossible to think about. Still, the two-year window continues, no matter how painful the loss is. Waiting can also make it harder to secure truck records, witness statements, and intersection footage.

When a wrongful death claim moves forward, your family may seek funeral costs, burial expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of companionship, guidance, and services. Medical bills from treatment before death may also matter. Each loss must be reviewed carefully.

In Southampton Township, roads like North Firelane Road, Red Lion Road, and Route 206 carry residential drivers, cyclists, and commercial vehicles. E-bike riders often share space with delivery trucks. That size difference can make a collision deadly.

If a UPS truck is involved, the claim may involve more than the driver. UPS may share responsibility through vicarious liability if the driver was working at the time. Company records can help show what happened.

Before the two-year deadline passes, a New Jersey wrongful death lawyer can request maintenance logs, driver schedules, delivery route data, and crash reports. These records may sit with the company. Early action helps protect the evidence your family needs.

Because these cases involve grief, deadlines, insurance companies, and corporate records, your family should not have to manage everything alone. At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we help New Jersey families file wrongful death claims after fatal crashes.

If your family lost a loved one in a fatal crash, call Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq at (800) 923-3456. We can explain the deadline, who may file, and what compensation may be available.

Notes: Our accident news pieces utilize secondary sources like police and fire accident reports, news articles, and eyewitness testimonies. We have not independently verified this information at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq. If you find inaccuracies, please contact us for correction. To request post-removal, please inform us, and we will promptly comply.

Disclaimer: This content is not a business solicitation, and none of the information provided should be construed as legal or medical advice. Additionally, the featured image in this post is not from the actual accident scene.