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Newlyweds Killed By DUI Driver In Maurice River: Police, Records
A 25-year-old Atlantic City driver was under the influence when he struck another vehicle, leaving a pair of newlyweds dead early Saturday, Feb. 22 in Cumberland County, according to state police, court records, and those who knew the victims.
Levon Woods was heading east on Route 522 in Maurice River in a Kia when he struck a westbound Honda head-on around 4:15 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
The crash happened near milepost 19.4, and left both the driver, Thomas Splinter, 57, and passenger, Nancy Orellana-Splinter, 29 — both of Mays Landing — deceased, Marchan sai…
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said.
Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models.
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
Trio In Stolen Honda Arrested After Traffic Stop In West Hempstead: Police
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of three Bronx residents after officers discovered the car they were traveling in was stolen, police said on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Officers pulled over a black 2017 Honda traveling northbound on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead after it made an unsafe lane change at 3:20 p.m., Fifth Squad detectives said.
During the investigation, officers determined the Honda had been reported stolen.
The driver, Brailyn Jaquez Perez, 23, of West Merrick Road, was arrested without incident, along with passengers Luis Joel Batlle Espinosa, 19, and Adamarie Burgos…
Luxury Union County Car Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Four Arrests Made, Prosecutor Says
Four teenagers were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 12 and charged for their participation in an auto theft trafficking network in North Jersey, authorities said.
Two juveniles, a 16-year-old Newark resident and a 17-year-old Jersey City resident would use stolen Kias, Hondas and Hyundais to look for high-end luxury vehicles like BMWs and Mercedes, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.
After identifying target vehicles, they would go to target homes and search for keys/key fobs, Daniel said. Once they got the vehicles, they would contact Tikeem Shearin, 18, and Carlos Espi…
Kearny Man, 44, Stabbed Passenger In His Vehicle In Clifton, Police Say
A 44-year-old Kearny man is facing charges for stabbing a 31-year-old Paterson victim in Clifton, police said.
Daniel Carbajal-Flores was operating a 2018 Honda when he stabbed the victim, a passenger in the vehicle, at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Russell Street just after 1 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said.
The victim was assisted to safety away from the vehicle by another passenger in Carbajal-Flores' car, and taken to St. Joseph's hospital in a separate vehicle, Anderson said.
The victim's condition was initially described as cri…
Motorcyclist, 64, Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Salem County Crash
A 64-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a crash in Salem County, authorities said.
Troopers responded to a crash on Sunday, June 16 at 12:10 p.m. on Route 49 in Quinton Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda SUV was traveling westbound on Route 49. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 49.
In the area of milepost 11.1, the Honda turned left, and the Harley-Davidson impacted the Honda, State Police said.
As a result of the crash, the driver of the Harley-Davidson, Wilbert T…
Newark Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Crash: Prosecutor
A 29-year-old Newark man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on the late afternoon of Tuesday, June 4, authorities said.
At 5 p.m., police responded to Broadway and Oriental Street on a report of a crash between a motorcycle and a Honda fit vehicle, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said.
Cristian Tavaras, the operator of the motorcycle, was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:43 p.m., Stephens and Frage said. The driver of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital …
Two Motorcyclists Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On Route 78
Two motorcyclists were killed in a four-vehicle crash on Route 78 in Union County on Sunday, June 2, authorities said.
At 6:06 p.m., a Lexus SUV, Honda passenger vehicle, BMW motorcycle and Suzuki motorcycle were traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Berkeley Heights when the BMW struck the back of the Honda, causing the Suzuki to strike the back of the BMW, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
The BMW then collided with the Lexus, ran off the roadway and struck a traffic sign, Lebron said. The BMW and Suzuki overturned, resulting in the ejection of both drivers, L…
