Jackson, NJ – Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Hawkin Rd

Jackson, NJ (June 28, 2024) – A motorcyclist was killed and another hurt after a two-vehicle accident in the Jackson area on Thursday, June 27. The incident was reported on Hawkin Road. The victims were riding on a motorcycle when they collided with a tow truck for unknown reasons. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. The man operating the bike was killed in the impact and pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The bike’s passenger, reportedly the wife of the deceased, was injured and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The circumstances leading to the fatal crash have not been provided. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision. 

We would like to offer 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

Compared to other kinds of crashes, motorcycle accidents are much more likely to involve serious injuries. Statistics show that riders are nearly 28 times more likely to be killed in a crash, and they are nearly four times more likely to be hurt. Although they only make up 3 percent of registered vehicles, motorcycles are involved in nearly 14 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States. Motorcycles increased from 5,044 to 5,5791 in a recent year, marking a nearly 11 percent increase. Motorcycle riders in the United States were involved in over 82,700 collisions that resulted in injury in 2021 alone. If someone close to you is killed in a motorcycle crash, you need to be ready to pursue a strong wrongful death claim with the help of a trained Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer. You need to make sure you have someone on your side to ensure your case is handled appropriately at every stage. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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