HAMILTON TWP., N.J. — A 71-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was killed Monday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Weymouth Road, authorities said.
According to the Township of Hamilton Police Department, officers responded to the scene near Winding River Campground at approximately 3:10 p.m. following reports of a motor vehicle collision.
An initial investigation determined that a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by William Faust, 78, of Mays Landing, was traveling southbound on Weymouth Road when he attempted a left turn and collided with a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle operated by Vance Virtue.
Virtue was pronounced dead at the scene. Faust sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to AtlantiCare City Division for treatment.
Traffic diverted during investigation
Authorities closed a portion of Weymouth Road for several hours while investigators documented the scene and collected evidence. No charges have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Police have not indicated whether speed or impairment were factors in the crash.