Traffic & Transit
Motorcycle Rider From Montclair Killed In Crash In The Oranges
A vehicle making a turn struck a motorcycle in Essex County, authorities said.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A fatal crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist from Essex County last week, authorities say.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the two-vehicle crash took place near Thomas Boulevard and Hayward Street in Orange around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Police determined that a vehicle was traveling on Thomas Boulevard (northbound) and making a right-hand turn onto Hayward Street (eastbound) when it struck a motorcycle.
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The motorcycle rider – Mark Elder, 52, of Montclair – was transported to University Hospital in Newark. He was pronounced dead around 8:30 p.m.
The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene, authorities said.
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A police investigation continues, prosecutors said Monday.
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