Accident That Killed Barnegat Motorcyclist Was 'Traumatic,' Freeholder Says
No charges filed, investigation ongoing, State Police say
Although he was not physically injured in the Friday evening crash that took the life of a 24-year-old Barnegat motorcyclist, the accident has left its mark on Freeholder John P. Kelly.
"I'm very sorry that a young man lost his life," Kelly said this morning. "That's all I have to say right now. I'm physically fine. It's traumatic."
New Jersey State Police did bloodwork on Kelly after the Friday night crash that killed William D. Kolb on Route 9 South in Eagleswood.
"They drew blood, which is standard procedure," Sgt. Harry Rocheskey said this morning. "The results are pending. He (Kelly) gave his consent to the procedure."
The time to get the results from the bloodwork back varies, Rocheskey said.
Kolb was heading southbound on his black 2011 Harley Davidson at approximately 6:35 p.m., near mile marker 65.5. He attempted to pass the vehicle in front of him, then collided with the right fender of Kelly's 2005 sports utility vehicle when he tried to return to the lane of traffic, Trooper Joseph Mezzo has said.
Kelly, 61, West Creek, was traveling northbound on Route 9 and was attempting to make a left turn into the West Creek Deli when the collision occurred, Mezzo said.
Kolb was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe injuries. He died at the scene. Kelly was uninjured, said Mezzo, who is the investigating officer.
The stretch of roadway where the accident occurred is relatively straight, Rocheskey said.
It's unknown whether either man was speeding at the time of the accident, or if Kolb was wearing a helmet, he said.
The accident is still under investigation. No charges have been filed, Rocheskey said.
Jerseyclone
11:17 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
Was Kelly given a alcohol and drug test?
Rick
1:17 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Did you read the original article? The motorcycle was travelling south trying to pass a car and was in the northbound lane. Kelly was driving north at the time.
Mare
12:33 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Jerseyclone I agree and had asked the same question when replying to the original article. Many people driving drunk will not have the reflex time to avoid an accident someone sober would. They should have checked. OH! That's right, this is a politician! Nevermind.... Reminds me of the Patty Doyle debacle, which is still not settled.... In this case we'll never know, BUT we do know about the previous case.
Miriam
5:12 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
True.I also notice my original comment was removed based on the update in story where I wrote.How messed up it was to read glory be given to the freeholder as the article attached a brief BIO about who Mr. Kelly is.I feel the focus should be on this young man who lost his life only.
I also did not recall seeing comments of remorse (not saying he wasn't remorseful),however he didn't state his compassion for the families loss, but I see he has in this new article.Don't be fooled.They all read these articles and are tied in with media. Which brings me to my next point....
The first article states this young man had aspirations of starting his own business, and the family in memory would like to carry that dream on and employ members of their family, so since the county isn't doing such a great job in caring for the homeless! Is it still too much to ask for them to help make this families dream come true in memory of their son?! It would be a shame to hold a position of power to be concerned with your own needs,and stand by idle and do nothing when you have the authority to make something happen! Death,or not I would feel to the extreme remorseful regardless of who's fault because accidents aren't on purpose, but if it was within my means to bring some measure of healing,which only occurs when we move beyond "words" I would do so in a second!
john
11:45 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
isn't a drug / alcohol test mandatory in event of fatality ? even if was the other s fault ?
i d hate to be in the freeholders shoes now, possibly the wrong place at the wrong time.
Joe
9:17 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Did you read the article ?
Tom Davis
11:54 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
Blood was drawn but no results have been made available yet
WhyOhWhy
12:27 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Doesn't anyone READ the article BEFORE they comment ?
UGH.... Thanks Tom for clearing that up! <shaking my head at the other comments>
Mare
12:32 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Thank you Tom, that's what a whole lot of us were wondering.
Dave VanDeventer
12:11 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Poor man..it was an accident he has to live with. And God Bless the deceased mans family.
maureen yaprem
12:53 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
i under stand this was an accident but why do the reporters always rave about the accomplishments of this mr kelly, his accomplishments ahve nothingto do with the incident, please ppl who do the reporting stick to the story at hand, and i send my sympathy to the young mans family.
Smot Revir
2:24 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
MAUREEN YAPREM..Are you reading the same story as we all are ?
WhyOhWhy
2:34 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
LMAO @ maureen yaprem! REALLY ? What part of the article was that in ?
Mot Revr... amazing isn't it how 10 people can read something and all 10 get something different from it ?
They must have all been absent for Reading Comprehension! Jeeeeze Louise !
I'm done ... I can't ....respond to anymore of these articles....LOL... you people kill me!
Danny
12:56 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Isn't it amazing how the circumstances on this accident are already being changed. At first it was reported that the rider had just passed a car and had already made it into his lane when Kelly made a left in front of him, thus causing the accident. Now the rider was only attempting to get back into the lane and he the rider hit Kelly. Kelly still made a left turn in front of on coming traffic, thus causing the accident.
Kelley
1:09 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
@Maureen- Where in this story do you see the writer "raving" about the accomplishments of John Kelly?? I think you need to re-read the story or work on your reading comprehension.
@JerseyClone & John- Did you miss paragraph 3,4, and 5 which discusses bloodwork? If their was drugs or alcohol in his system the bloodwork will reveal that.
max
12:33 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Thanks for the help, but we already stated this each time the person commented.
Miriam
5:12 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
WOW! Is this Mr kelly? Very close in spelling.Well, who ever you are.Don't try an make another person look stupid to save face!There was an original article that came out about this.I have the link saved!And it gave a BIO on Mr kelly etc...People were more concerned with hearing about this young man who lost his life only!Please no more tap water for you! lol Link of original story read...http://tomsriver.patch.com/articles/barnegat-motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-with-ocean-county-freeholder-in-eagleswood
Kathie Bottazzi
2:38 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Tragic .. My thoughts and prayers are with both families .. My sincere condolences to the Kolb family
WhyOhWhy
2:38 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
LMAO Chief... So you think thats a recent picture? Muuuuaahaaahaaaa.... oh yeah someone from "The Patch" ran over to his house and clicked a picture of him ! Yeah yeah... thats what they did!
Another brilliant comment!
Chuck
4:49 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Did the investigation collect information on the Freeholder's cell phone use at the time of the accident? All you needed to do is look at the call history.
max
12:33 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
or text
Roy N Lunchbox
4:49 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Hmmmmm.....we dont care.
garye904
4:59 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
they should test some of the people posting for drug and alcohol? lllloooolllll