Rahway man airlifted in critical condition after berkeley township motorcycle crash

Rahway man airlifted in critical condition after Berkeley Township motorcycle crash

Berkeley Township, NJ – A 38-year-old Rahway man was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center on Sunday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township.

The single-vehicle accident happened around 2:07 p.m. near the intersection of Butler Boulevard and Bayview Avenue, according to police. Officers arriving at the scene found the man had been ejected from his 2020 Harley Davidson while attempting a left turn onto Bayview Avenue.

Patrolman R. Zilavetz, who conducted the initial investigation, determined that the rider lost control during the turn, causing the crash.

The motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries and was transported by MEDAVAC helicopter to Jersey Shore Medical Center as a precaution, police said.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident.


Key Points

  • A 38-year-old Rahway man crashed his Harley Davidson in Berkeley Township on Sunday afternoon.
  • The rider lost control while making a left turn onto Bayview Avenue and was ejected from the motorcycle.
  • He sustained moderate injuries and was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center as a precaution.

A precautionary flight made sure the injured rider got fast care.

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