Full Notification

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, a serious motor vehicle crash occurred just before 8:00 AM, involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Absecon. The collision resulted in significant injuries to the operator of the motorcycle and prompted the temporary closure of the roadway for approximately 2 hours while authorities conducted their investigation.

The motorcycle and the SUV collided at the intersection of US Route 30 (White Horse Pike) and Shore Road. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene. The operator of the motorcycle, Douglas Steel, 65, of Galloway was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the SUV, Jarah Moskovitz, 34, of Atlantic City was uninjured.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation by our agency’s Traffic Unit to determine the cause and sequence of events.

We urge all witnesses and individuals with relevant information to come forward and cooperate with the investigation. If you have any details or witnessed the incident, please contact Ptl. Cavileer at 609-641-0667 ext. 843.

In light of this unfortunate incident, we would like to remind all drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the roads. Motorists are encouraged to remain vigilant, maintain safe speeds, and give appropriate space to other vehicles, especially motorcycles, which can be more vulnerable in traffic.