FREEHOLD, NJ—A tragic accident in Howell resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver on Tuesday evening. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday that the incident is currently under investigation.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Fort Plains Road and Jerry’s Lane at approximately 4:53 p.m. According to preliminary reports, a 28-year-old male from Freehold Township was riding his Honda GL 1100L motorcycle northbound when he lost control while attempting to navigate a curve. The motorcycle slid across the road into the opposite lane, colliding head-on with a Honda Odyssey minivan.
The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:37 p.m. The driver of the minivan, a 54-year-old male from Howell Township, remained at the scene following the accident. Further details regarding the crash are pending as authorities continue their investigation.
