Southampton Twp, NJ – Motorcyclist Dies In Collision On NJ-70

Southampton Twp, NJ (April 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, April 9, a motorcyclist was killed after a collision involving a state police vehicle in the area of Southampton Township. The deadly accident was reported on NJ-70 just before noon. Local reports revealed that an on-duty state trooper was conducting routine patrol duties in a marked police vehicle when they collided with an oncoming motorcyclist.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to render the necessary aid to the involved parties. The injured rider was treated at the scene before being transported to Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in critical condition. The victim was later pronounced dead late that day around 12:45 p.m. No other injuries have been reported at this time. The identity of the deceased victim has not been provided at this time. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes in New Jersey

A motorbike accident can easily cause fatal injuries. According to statistics, motorcyclists are about 26 times more likely to be killed in a motorcycle accident than those traveling in passenger cars, and over 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in death or serious injury. In the state of New Jersey, there are about 2,500 motorcycle accidents reported each year. A third of these incidents involve speeding motorists, and nearly one-fourth of the fatal motorcycle crashes reported in the Garden State involve drivers over the legal alcohol limit. Motorcyclists are exposed when sharing the road with other drivers. If you lose someone close to you in a motorcycle accident, you should partner with a trained lawyer in order to pursue a wrongful death claim.

A deadly crash is never easy to manage on your own. It is always in your best interest to work with a qualified Southampton motorcycle crash lawyer. The trained legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help in your pursuit for justice. Call us today at (800) 923-3456.

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