Essex Co. Crash Report: Motorcyclist killed in crash with truck on NJ Turnpike in Newark

Crash Report – New Jersey Tpk exit 14 SB ramp,

Newark, NJ

 

Report ID: 2024 June 8

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Units Involved: 2

Occupants: At least 2

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Rear-end

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

NEWARK, NJ – A Keyport man died on Saturday after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Newark.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. at exit 14 southbound on the New Jersey Turnpike. This is on the east side of the city.

Police say that the 37-year-old motorcyclist was riding along the exit 14 ramp when he collided with a truck hauling a trailer.

The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan E. Schmalz, died at the scene of the accident.

No other injuries have been reported in connection to the accident.

A full investigation is underway.

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