Renton, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is conducting a thorough investigation into a tragic incident that occurred early Monday morning in Hackettstown, New Jersey, resulting in the death of an adult male cyclist. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The preliminary report reveals that the accident happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Willow Grove Street near Brook Hollow Drive. A New Jersey State Police trooper, operating an unmarked police SUV, was involved in a collision with the cyclist. Emergency services promptly transported the victim to Hackettstown Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:17 a.m.
The investigation into the crash is active and ongoing, focusing on the sequence of events that led to this fatal encounter. This investigation falls under the directives of Attorney General Directive 2019-4, which mandates the Attorney General’s Office to investigate all deaths that occur during or as a result of encounters with law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity or while the individual is in custody.
The directive is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and impartiality in the handling of such serious incidents.
Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available. The Attorney General’s Office is committed to conducting a comprehensive and thorough examination to determine the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.