Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 25 Year-Old in Tom River

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 26-Year-Old in Tom River

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 25 Year-Old in Tom River

According to South Toms River Police Department, on Tuesday, a Tom River man lost his life on Monday after his motorcycle struck two other cars in South Toms River.

According to Chief Michael C. Schneidt, Kenneth Gerisch, 25, was discovered unconscious at the scene of the collision close to Mathis Plaza. When officers arrived, he said, the Robert Wood Johnson paramedics and the South Toms River First Aid Squad were doing emergency life-saving procedures.

After being transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, Gerisch passed away from his wounds, according to Schneidt.

Schneidt stated that the collision occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. According to the preliminary inquiry, Gerish was traveling south on Herflicker Boulevard when he "presumably lost control of the motorcycle" as he got closer to the intersection with the southbound lane of Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 166).

According to Schneidt, the motorcycle rolled onto its side and its forward momentum propelled it into the northbound lane of Route 166, where it struck one automobile before continuing on and colliding with a second car that was following the first.

According to him, Gerisch was discovered on the shoulder of Route 166.

Patrolman Dominick Palino, is investigating the collision. If you witnessed it, please contact the South Toms River Police Department at 732-349-0313, x126, or email Palino at dpalino@strpd.us.