Motorcyclist At Large After Nearly Striking Cop: Jackson Twp PD (Video)
A motorcyclist remains on the lam after fleeing from police in Jackson last month, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 17.
On Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11:34 a.m., an officer observed a motorcycle traveling on Frank Applegate Road, going 52 mph, 12 miles over the posted speed limit of 40 mph, Jackson Township Police said.
The officer walked into the operator's lane of travel while raising his hand signaling the motorcyclist to stop and pull over to the left side of the road, police said.
The motorcyclist initially slowed down, but then shook his head no, revved up the motorcycle and continu…
Pedal Problems Force Yamaha To Expand Recall Of 350K+ Golf Cars
Yamaha is expanding its recall of golf car vehicles after the accelerator pedal spring assembly was found to pose a crash hazard.
The recall now affects about 352,000 vehicles, including models sold nationwide between July 2015 and December 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 5. The golf cars were sold for between $5,970 and $13,220.
The issue stems from the accelerator pedal spring, which can fail to return to idle when the pedal is released, raising the risk of crashes, Yamaha said. Although the company has logged at least 2,200 reports of pedal spring…
Former Penn State Star Julian Fleming Seriously Hurt, Girlfriend Killed In ATV Crash: PSP
Former Penn State football player Julian Fleming was seriously injured in an ATV crash that killed his girlfriend in Columbia Township, state police announced on Saturday, May 24.
Fleming, 24, was driving a 2024 Yamaha ATV with his girlfriend, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, in the passenger seat when a deer jumped into the roadway on Painter Lick Lane around 8:13 p.m. on Friday, May 23, according to the official crash report from Pennsylvania State Police and crash reconstruction specialists.
The ATV struck the deer, causing the vehicle to crash. Boyd “sustained extensive injuries” and was pronou…
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Whitehouse Station was killed in a crash on Route 287 in Bridgewater on Thursday, June 27, authorities said.
At 7:36 p.m., a Yamaha motorcycle driven by Mazen Alnaser was traveling north on Route 287 when it exited the roadway to the left and struck a guardrail, ejecting him, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Alnaser's motorcycle then continued north and struck the back of a Madza, Marchan said. Alnaser was pronounced dead at the scene, Marchan said.
The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
Motorcyclist, 20, Dies In Sussex County Crash
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, State Police said.
Ryan Woodstead was heading south on Route 23 in Montague on his Yamaha motorcycle when he collided with a Chrysler Pacifica making a lefthand turn, around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said.
Woodstead, of Highland Lakes, was thrown from his bike and died, near milepost 52, Lebron said.
The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree
A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed when he attempted to pass another vehicle, lost control and struck a tree, authorities said.
Robert Trout, of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, died in the crash on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Manchester police said.
At approximately 4:35 p.m., Manchester Township police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Buckingham Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.
Police found a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass shoulder adjacent to the roadway with extensive da…
Police ID Motorcyclists Killed In Route 18 Crash
The two motorcyclists who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Monday night, July 24 in Marlboro have been identified by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
Kashon Cross, 18, of Hazlet and Gregory K. Tutt Jr, 22, of Keansburg were killed in a collision with three other vehicles, the prosecutor's office said.
ALSO SEE: Community rallies to support the family of Kashon Cross.
A 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Mercedes-Benz 550, along with a 2005 Suzuki GSX and a 2001 Yamaha YZF motorcycle collided on Route 18 north near County Road 520 in Marlboro, Mon…
South Jersey Motorcyclist Killed By Car Backing Out Of Driveway: Police
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed by a car backing out of a driveway in Gloucester County, authorities said.
Johnathen P. Oliver, of Williamstown, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Lake Avenue in Monroe Township at 10:08 p.m. Thursday June 22 when he tried to brake, Monroe police said.
After an 80-foot skid, the motorcycle fell on its side before hitting the front driver’s side of the Mazda, police said.
Oliver was pronounced dead at the crash scene, police said.
The Mazda driver, Kimberly J. Pacis, 27, of Williamstown suffered minor injuries, police said.
No charges had. been f…
NJ Jet Skier Dead, Operator Critical In NY Crash
A jet ski passenger from New Jersey was killed and the operator critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend.
Saddle Brook's Jorge Arribasplata, 48, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, while David Torres, 49, of Lodi, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, with his passenger, Charles Sanchez, of Belleville, on the Hudson River in Newburgh on Saturday, May 27, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel.
Both were traveling north when they collided with each other. Torres and Sanchez, 48, were thrown into the ri…
Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River
A passenger on a jet ski was killed and the driver critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend.
The crash took place in Orange County around 2:50 p.m., Saturday, May 27 in the city of Newburgh.
A preliminary investigation revealed that New Jersey resident Jorge Arribasplata, age 48, of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, and David Torres, age 49, of Lodi, also in Bergen County, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, also with a passenger of his own, said New York State Police Troope…
