Motorcyclist Killed in Wayne Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Brian Philip Post, 36, of Ringwood, who died after a crash on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne.
Andrew FinkelsteinA motorcyclist, Brian Philip Post, 36, of Ringwood, was killed in a crash near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road in Wayne on Oct. 23, authorities said.
What Happened Along Hamburg Turnpike
The collision took place at about 7:14 a.m. and involved Post's motorcycle, a Ford Transit van and a Jeep Wrangler. The Passaic County Prosecutor and the Wayne police chief said Post was transported to Chilton Medical Center, where he died. Both the van driver and the Jeep driver stayed at the scene. The Town of Goshen Police Department said Post was on his way home after finishing a 12-hour shift. He did maintenance work for NJ Transit in Paterson, and his father is Goshen Police Chief James Post.
Where the Wayne Investigation Stands
Authorities said the investigation into the crash is continuing. A fundraiser has been set up to help Post's family cover funeral expenses and immediate living costs. The Town of Goshen Police Department said Chief Post and his family would take time to grieve privately.
Witnesses can still make a difference days after a crash. Police often keep asking the public to come forward with anything they saw.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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