Fatal Crash, Near Decapitation Tops Local News

It was a tumultuous week in the area as we reported on a fatal motorcycle accident, a near fatal motorcycle accident and began our series on the NJ Drug Task Force hearings held in Mendham.

On Sunday night, a 60-year-old Toms River woman, riding as a motorcycle passenger, was thrown from the bike after it struck a Toyota Camry on Rt. 206 in Mt. Olive Township. The woman died as a result of the crash, and the motorcycle and car driver were taken to the hospital.

Ex-Heroin Addict Tells Task Force: I Was Killing Myself

Two mothers speaking on behalf of their sons were keynote speakers as they testified Tuesday to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Task Force on Heroin and Other Opiate Use Amongst New Jersey's Youth and Young Adults at the in Mendham. But the highlight was the former addict whose life was turned around by treatment.

In a follow up to a tragic car crash that took the lives of two Mt. Olive teens in June, police said they believed in addition to speed, the inattention by use of cell phone also played a role in the accident. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Driver: Biker Could Have Been 'Decapitated' in Crash

A 22-year-old Green Brook man escaped death, twice, in a matter of seconds when he dumped his motorcycle on Route 206 Tuesday, said. According to a witness, the motorcycle rider had to lay down his bike at the last second to avoid a crash. And act which police said most likely saved his life.

Memorial Set For Randolph Teen Killed on Route 10

A public memorial service has been scheduled at St. Matthew's in Randolph for July 21 to honor Brian Smith, the . No new information is expected to be released from officials.