A 28-year-old Winslow man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with an SUV that was turning out of a driveway onto New Brooklyn Road in Monroe Township, according to authorities. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. and left the rider dead at the scene, while the SUV driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.
According to Daily Voice, officers responded to New Brooklyn Road after a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 62-year-old Williamstown man attempted to make a left turn out of a driveway and encroached into the lane of a 2006 Honda CBR 600RR motorcycle. The motorcycle was traveling east on New Brooklyn Road, as reported by NJ.com, while the SUV was attempting a westbound turn.
Rider Thrown From Motorcycle After Impact
The motorcycle struck the front of the Chevrolet, causing the rider to be thrown from the bike, the Daily Voice report notes. Emergency workers pronounced the 28-year-old Winslow resident dead near the intersection of Radix Road, per NJ.com. The motorcyclist has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.
The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to Jefferson Hospital-Washington Township for treatment of minor injuries, the same account states. Police have said the collision remains under investigation, and no further details about how the crash unfolded have been released.
Police Seeking Tips in Ongoing Investigation
Monroe police have asked anyone with information that could aid the investigation to come forward. Tips can be directed to Officer Frank Paulson at 856-728-9800, extension 239, while anonymous tips can be called in to 856-875-2940, according to NJ.com.
