Hope Twp, NJ – Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on NJ-80

Hope Twp, NJ (August 16, 2024) – A high-speed chase involving police ended in a deadly crash in the area of Hope Township on Tuesday, August 13. The deadly crash took place on NJ-80 near County Road 521 early that morning, around 10:20 a.m. Local reports revealed that officials were following an SUV on the highway near mile marker 11. 

The SUV continued traveling on the highway when it exited near County Road 521. The driver hit an oncoming motorcyclist on the roadway, causing the rider to be ejected. The SUV left the roadway before coming to a stop in a wooded area. Despite life-saving measures from responding officials, the injured motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The suspect driver was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center for treatment and was later taken into custody. No further updates on the crash are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

The death rate from motorcycle accidents is significantly higher than other kinds of crashes. Statistics show that motorcyclists are roughly four times more likely to be injured in an accident and 26 times more likely to die in one. Motorcycles account for approximately three percent of all registered vehicles nationwide, but they are involved in nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States. In a recent year, there were 5,579 motorcycle deaths, an increase of around 11 percent from 5,044 deaths the year before. Recovering on your own from a major motorcycle accident can be challenging. You should be prepared to begin working with a competent Hope Township motorcycle accident attorney to file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to safeguard and maintain your rights during this difficult time appropriately. It is important that you work with a respected law firm like Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq to make sure you get the most out of your case. Contact our law offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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