Toms River, NJ (September 8, 2024) – One person was killed and another seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday, September 8, on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said.
According to the preliminary information from troopers with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the incident took place on the southbound side of the highway, at the acceleration lane from the Exit 81 entrance ramp and close to milepost 81.7, around 1:00 p.m.
Both vehicles involved, including a motorcycle and a bike, overturned, and both victims were thrown from their bikes. The motorcyclist died while the other victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital, though the nature of those injuries was unclear at this time. All lanes of the Parkway were closed following the crash, which remains under investigation. However, no additional information has been provided in the interim, and witnesses were asked to get in touch with the NJSP as soon as possible.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man’s family at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and his loved ones.
Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in New Jersey
Daily, motor vehicles collide in the Garden State, from motorcycles and buses to trucks and passenger vehicles. Despite the efforts of officials, manufacturers, and traffic analysts, thousands of individuals are tragically slain or injured annually in these accidents, despite campaigns that promote safe driving. Additionally, in a single year, New Jersey was the site of over 500 of the more than 32,000 fatal auto accidents that occurred nationwide. In addition, New Jersey motorcycle accidents have been on the rise in recent years, with thousands of reported injuries over the last few years alone.
More generally, traffic accidents are rising across the board despite advancements in roadway maintenance and vehicle safety, which leaves motorists at risk. Thankfully, you may have legal options in an accident that results in injury. Contact a lawyer with experience in personal injury and vehicle accident cases as soon as possible. It is advisable to retain legal counsel and qualified advice at the outset to allow your legal team the necessary time to gather pertinent evidence, coordinate the facts of your case, and develop and build a strong claim on your behalf. At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we are prepared to help you.
Our efficient legal team will negotiate with any third parties, such as your insurer or the insurance company of another motorist. Even if you were not at fault, our skillful personal injury lawyers will work diligently to negotiate with your insurance carrier and inquire about your coverage and the amount you are owed during negotiations with these entities. And if you lost a loved one in an accident of this kind, our empathetic and skilled Toms River wrongful death lawyer can assist you with the filing of a claim against the at-fault party. In such a claim, you can request to be reimbursed for burial costs, lost wages, and other damages arising from your loved one’s tragic and sudden death.
The loss of a loved one is devastating, but that doesn’t mean you should carry the financial weight that follows that tragedy alone. Call our tenacious wrongful death lawyers in the Toms River area at 1-800-905-3425 to schedule a complimentary consultation, and let us guide and help you and your family during this challenging time. You shouldn’t have to navigate this unfortunate period alone, and Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is here to assist you and yours today.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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