Traffic & Transit
Weekend Crash Kills NJ Motorcycle Rider In Essex County
The crash took place at an intersection in New Jersey's largest city. Here's what happened, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A fatal crash in Essex County claimed the life of a 40-year-old motorcycle rider from Union County last weekend, authorities say.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the crash took place around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Thomas Street and Dawson Street in Newark.
Surveillance video footage showed that a 2024 Acura was traveling northbound on Dawson Street, and came to a slowed roll at the intersection before proceeding.
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Meanwhile, a motorcycle traveling westbound on Thomas Street – which appeared to be traveling at an “increased speed” – proceeded towards the intersection. The motorcycle then collided with the Accura’s bumper and lost control, authorities said.
The motorcyclist – later identified as Leandro Cardoso Da Costa, 40, of Elizabeth – was pronounced dead at University Hospital.
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The driver of the Acura and his passenger were not injured. The driver remained at the scene, prosecutors said.
An investigation into the crash continues, authorities said Monday.
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