Alcohol and drug tests done on Freeholder John P. Kelly following a May 18 accident that killed a Barnegat motorcyclist have come back "clean," State Trooper Christopher Kay said.
"It was negative for any type of alcohol or drugs," he said.
The investigation into the accident that took the life of William D. Kolb will probably be completed within the next several weeks," Kaye said.
"It's in the final stages," he said. "The detectives have to make sure they cross their T's and dot their I's. Then they will submit the final report."
Once the report is submitted, State Police detectives and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office will decide whether any summonses will be issued, Kaye said.
State Police had previously said it could take six to 8 weeks for toxicological tests to be completed. Kelly consented to the procedure, which is standard protocol in fatal accidents, state police have said.
Kolb, 24, was thrown from his motorcycle after it collided with the SUV driven by Kelly, state police have said.
Trooper Joseph Mezzo has said that Kolb was southbound on Route 9 on his black 2011 Harley Davidson at approximately 6:35 p.m. on May 18, near mile marker 65.5. Kolb attempted to pass the vehicle in front of him, then collided with the right fender of Kelly's 2005 SUV when he tried to return to the lane of traffic, he said.
Kelly, 61, West Creek, was northbound on Route 9 and was attempting to make a left turn into the West Creek Deli when the collision occurred, Mezzo said.
Kelly previously described the accident as "traumatic."
For corn's sake. It takes 6 weeks to get a thorough toxicology report back. "Sketchy" and "cover up?" Ahem.. Perhaps you'd like to enlighten us all with your proof? Yes, I can see where you would automatically condemn the State Police detectives and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office as acting fishy here. I'm sure Freeholder Kelly holds their jobs and funding in his iron first. What a slew of nuts you are.
To the first two commenters...had you been in this situation we wouldnt be reading articles about it, the press would brush it under the carpet...find something else to worry about
Unless this was your bro, father, or son...its none of your business to care so much as to stir the pot ! Its over... the end ...move on to something else to complain about !
that the Essex Cty. Grand Jury indicted A. Nunez 20, for first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second degree vehicular homicide, second degree assault + 4th degree aggravated assault by automobile in the death of Ms. A. Nelson. Nunez the driver was driving when his auto hit a utility pole and the young woman-Nelson was thrown from the rear window suffered severe head and body trauma injuries ... she died. This was in West Orange, NJ Sept. 2010. Things take time for the system to work through all the details. Many are watching the officials. Much to consider in this tragic incident and the loss of a young man.
They did....And Kelley passed the drug and alcohol test. No "cover-up, No conspiracy...This reeks of NOTHING. It was an accident. A tragic accident but still an accident. It's sad someone died because of this accident.
you two should just put a sock in it now. The one that should take responsibility for the accident has died. HE tried to PASS on the RIGHT then tried to move back into the lane, there was a witness ! Just because it didn't go the way you wanted it to, doesn't mean there was a cover up. kramdon, OMG what drama !!! Remember Ted Kennedy? ARE YOU frigging kidding me? There is NO comparison.... NONE... go back and read your history ! UGH..... you people just slay me, really. Give it up and let it go....Go find another topic to harp on.
There was a "witness" that proves nothing. Could someone had been called to get there before the cops did? Happens all the time with truckers and others. How do we know that the "witness" was actually there the whole time and really did see the accident happen? We don't but we will take the story of the "witness" and Kelly as the truth because no one else was there to see it.
(based upon what's been reported/spoken of ... he Kelly was turning left into on-coming traffic), anyone who does such a move in any on coming traffic without being sure of a clear path is guilty of a serious traffic violation. He said it's highly possible Kelly did not make that observation ... I cannot understand but am convinced based upon the immediate report by the state police at the scene a cover up may be perpetrated ... he also stated based upon 34-years of police experience in New Jersey, a traffic violation combined with a mortality is surely something the family should be making a complaint at the state government level ... but does also understand that politics often is complicit. Kelly the only witness ... wrong, the dynamics of such an accident show there was a move on the part of Kelly, he did not have a clear path to make such a move into the biker and any traffic ... bad driving judgments are made every day in our area ... I see it all the time with cell phone use and drivers coming straight at me ... FACTS are FACTS ... any such prefabrication is also a felony. Young bike drivers are a serious target ... rest in peace young man!
The old timer who's running refused to step away ... Freeloads had to back the current Sheriff ... what joke ... Ocean County Cronyism is surely ALIVE ... WELL? NOT SURE ... MOVEMENT IS AFOOT TO BREAK THINGS UP ... FOLKS have to gall to tell me there is no politics involved at the county and municipal levels ?????