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February 1, 2023
According to Bayville EMS, a volunteer member of the Bayville First Aid Squad was killed when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle turning from Route 9 into a shopping center parking lot in Forked River.
At 5:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, Lacey police said Michael McCabe, 49, was riding north on Route 9 and Anne Danza, 55, of Forked River, was turning left into Sunset Plaza.
McCabe, a life member of the Bayville First Aid Squad, died as a result of his injuries in the crash, according to police.
Lacey Township EMS and RWJ Paramedics were dispatched.
"Mike was always known for his happy and cheerful personality that lit up a room when he walked in," the Bayville EMS said on Facebook. "He loved helping his community and valued what he could do for people in any way.
"Mike was a big advocate for our squad and many other emergency service organizations, and he was able to do many great things to support us all through the Knights of the Inferno Motorcycle Club Mother Chapter, which he was also a proud member of. "Mike was most proud of his children and family, which he always talked about," Bayvile EMS wrote.
The CSI Unit of the Ocean County Sheriff's Department responded to assist with the investigation.
Patrolmen Michael Hyle and Jason Lee are still investigating the collision. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Patrolman Hyle at 609-693-6636 or mhyle@laceypd.org.
