BLACKWOOD, N.J. – Two people suffered critical injuries Saturday morning after a motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township, prompting a lengthy road closure as investigators worked to determine what caused the crash.
According to the Gloucester Township Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 10:37 a.m. to the intersection of the Black Horse Pike (State Highway 168) and Garden Avenue for reports of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.
Initial 911 callers reported that two people had been ejected from the motorcycle. When first responders arrived, both the motorcycle operator and passenger were found lying in the roadway with serious injuries.
Both victims flown? No, transported by ambulance to trauma center
Virtua paramedics and Inspira EMS personnel treated both victims at the scene before they were transported by ambulance to Cooper University Hospital’s Trauma Center in Camden.
Police said both victims remain in critical but stable condition.
The driver of the sedan was not injured and remained at the scene, where investigators interviewed the motorist as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigators say motorcycle turned into path of sedan
The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle had been stopped on Garden Avenue waiting to make a left turn onto the southbound lanes of the Black Horse Pike.
“As the motorcycle began to turn it struck the front passenger side of a sedan that was traveling northbound on the Black Horse Pike,” police said in the release.
The collision forced authorities to close the roadway for approximately three hours while members of the Gloucester Township Police Traffic Safety Unit’s Serious Crash Investigation Team documented the scene and gathered evidence.
Investigators said speed and distracted driving do not currently appear to be contributing factors, although the crash remains under investigation.
Police are withholding the identities of those involved pending notification of family members.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500, the anonymous tip line at (856) 842-5560, or submit information through the department’s online tip portal.
Saturday’s crash serves as another reminder of the heightened risks riders face during the busy summer travel season, when traffic volumes increase on major South Jersey highways. Gloucester Township police also reminded motorcyclists to wear DOT-approved helmets, use headlights, wear reflective clothing, and urged all motorists to stay off electronic devices and “look twice” for motorcycles before turning or changing lanes.
Key Points
- Two motorcycle riders suffered critical but stable injuries in a crash on the Black Horse Pike.
- Police said the motorcycle collided with a northbound sedan while attempting to turn onto the highway.
- The crash remains under investigation, although speed and distracted driving do not appear to be contributing factors.
FAQ
- When did the crash occur?
At approximately 10:37 a.m. Saturday. - Where did the crash happen?
At the intersection of Black Horse Pike (Route 168) and Garden Avenue in Blackwood. - How many people were injured?
Two people riding the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and were transported to Cooper University Hospital. - Was anyone else injured?
No. Police said the driver of the sedan was not injured. - What caused the crash?
The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle struck a northbound sedan while making a left turn. The investigation remains ongoing.
Source: Gloucester Township Police Department, Anonymous Tip Portal
Two motorcycle riders were critically injured after a collision with a sedan shut down the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township for nearly three hours.
