Police: Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending car in front of him on Route 37

Police in Toms River say a man was killed in a motorcycle accident after he crashed into the back of a braking car.

News 12 Staff

Jul 5, 2019, 9:25 AM

Updated 1,758 days ago

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Police in Toms River say a man was killed in a motorcycle accident after he crashed into the back of a braking car.
The accident happened Thursday just after 5 p.m. on Route 37.
According to police, Shawn Mathewson, 34, of Kearny was riding a on a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle when traffic in front of him slowed down.
Police say Mathewson then rear-ended the car in front of him.
Mathewson was taken to Community Medical Center, where he died.


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