Motorcyclist Killed In Ocean County Road Crash

Route 539 (Photo by Jason Allentoff)
Route 539 (Photo by Jason Allentoff)

  LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A 30-year-old motorcyclist died from injuries caused by a crash on Route 539 Sunday afternoon, police said.

  According to police, the motorcycle was traveling north on Route 539 at around 2 p.m. when a passenger vehicle, which had been parked on the northbound shoulder of the road, attempted to make a U-turn.

  As result, the motorcycle collided with the driver side of the vehicle and the motorcyclist was ejected from the bike.

  Police said that the motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man from West Creek, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at the scene.

  At this time, the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Little Egg Harbor Police Department at 609-296-3666.