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Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53 Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53
Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53 David Romanski, a longtime North Jersey resident known for his career in auto sales and devotion to his family, died on Friday, Dec. 12. He was 53 years old. Romanski lived in Nutley but was raised and spent much of his life in Lyndhurst, according to his obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. He lived briefly in West Milford before moving to Nutley in 2012. As a teenager, he worked as a party DJ and later discovered a passion for automobiles, fixing up cars and building skills that led to a successful career in auto sales, including many years at Franchini Chevrolet in Garfield, whe…
Motorcyclist Killed In Stony Brook Crash Drunk Driver: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Stony Brook Crash Drunk Driver: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Stony Brook Crash Drunk Driver: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver in Stony Brook early Saturday, Sept. 6, Suffolk County Police announced. Jerry Diaz, 24, of Nesconset, was riding a 2022 Honda 450RLCRF westbound on Nesconset Highway when his motorcycle collided with a 2017 GMC truck. Police said the GMC was driven by Mark Anthony Giordano, 25, of St. James, who was turning left from New Moriches Road onto westbound Nesconset Highway around 12:22 a.m. Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said. Gior…
‘Ride In Peace’: Dulles Motorcycle Community Mourns Taylor Jones After Sudden Death At 32 ‘Ride In Peace’: Dulles Motorcycle Community Mourns Taylor Jones After Sudden Death At 32
‘Ride In Peace’: Dulles Motorcycle Community Mourns Taylor Jones After Sudden Death At 32 The motorcycle community is reeling after the sudden loss of a dedicated rider and technician whose skill, kindness, and passion left an unmistakable mark on everyone who knew him. Taylor Jones, 32, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, leaving his friends and family shocked. Born in Falls Church, Jones was remembered by family, friends, and coworkers as someone who poured his heart into both his work and his love of riding before his life was cut short. Taylor Jones GoFundMe Motorcycles of Dulles, where Jones had been a member of the service team since 2021, cal…
West Babylon Dad Drove Drunk With 7-Year-Old In Car, Left Motorcyclist Critically Hurt: Police West Babylon Dad Drove Drunk With 7-Year-Old In Car, Left Motorcyclist Critically Hurt: Police
West Babylon Dad Drove Drunk With 7-Year-Old In Car, Left Motorcyclist Critically Hurt: Police A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk with his 7-year-old son in the car and fleeing the scene of a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist, Suffolk County Police said. Robert Graganella, 43, of West Babylon, was behind the wheel of a 2011 Nissan Murano when he rear-ended a 2015 Yamaha R3 motorcycle on Route 109 eastbound at Straight Path in West Babylon around 2:22 a.m. Sunday, June 29, according to police. The motorcycle was being operated by a 23-year-old, who suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to a nearby hospital. Graganella fled the scene,…
Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31 Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31
Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31 Kyler Robertson, an Edison resident, died on Thursday, March 20 at the age of 31 from kidney failure, according to his obituary from the Gosselin funeral Home website. Despite battling Crohn's disease and renal failure, Robertson showed strength, grace and resilience and was an inspiration to many, according to his obituary. A solar energy salesman, in his free time, Robertson enjoyed snowboarding, motorcycles, traveling, country music, his friends and the Philadelphia Eagles, his obituary reads. My heart is so, so deeply saddened. Kyler was one hell of a fighter. Even in his hardest …
Meriden Father Of 2 Found Dead In Popeyes Parking Lot Had 'Adventurous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say Meriden Father Of 2 Found Dead In Popeyes Parking Lot Had 'Adventurous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say
Meriden Father Of 2 Found Dead In Popeyes Parking Lot Had 'Adventurous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say A father of two who was found dead in a fast-food parking lot earlier this month is being remembered for his love of family and adventure. Stephen Morin died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 9. He would have turned 39 four days later. A Meriden native, Morin spent most of his life in Wallingford, his family said in his obituary. He worked at All-Pro HVAC of Beacon Falls, but he pursued many hobbies, they wrote. Stephen was a passionate and active man who found joy in the things he loved. He was deeply involved in jujitsu, earning belts and proudly teaching his son, John. As a child, he was an …
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Wappingers Falls ATV Mob Incident Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Wappingers Falls ATV Mob Incident
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Wappingers Falls ATV Mob Incident An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles. Related: ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Wappingers Falls The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.  According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a mark…
Father Killed In Crash While Riding Next To Son On I-684 In Bedford Father Killed In Crash While Riding Next To Son On I-684 In Bedford
Father Killed In Crash While Riding Next To Son On I-684 In Bedford A 46-year-old man was killed while riding his motorcycle next to his son on a busy interstate highway in the region. The crash happened on Sunday, Aug. 11 just after 9:30 a.m., when a man lost control of his motorcycle on northbound I-684 near Exit 4 in Bedford, according to New York State Police.  Just before the crash, Nilson Castillo Calderon, age 46, and his son, 21-year-old Kevin Castillo Rayo, both from the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, had been traveling on separate motorcycles on I-684. Castillo Calderon then lost control of his for an unknown reason and veere…
Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Tarrytown Dies At 36 Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Tarrytown Dies At 36
Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Tarrytown Dies At 36 A 36-year-old lifelong Westchester resident is being remembered for his passion for working with his hands as well as his love for his family.  James P. Donovan, who lived in Tarrytown his entire life, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the age of 36, according to his obituary.  Born in 1987, Donovan attended public schools in Tarrytown and eventually graduated from the Trinity-Pawling School in the Dutchess County village of Pawling.  After finishing school, Donovan then went on to become a glazier. He also spent time working as a maintenance engineer at the Renaissan…
300-Vehicle Street Takeover: CT Woman Nabbed For Blocking Crash, Police Say 300-Vehicle Street Takeover: CT Woman Nabbed For Blocking Crash, Police Say
300-Vehicle Street Takeover: CT Woman Nabbed For Blocking Crash, Police Say A 24-year-old woman who was involved in a massive Connecticut street takeover, and allegedly hindered aid to the victims of takeover-related crash, has been apprehended, police reported. The New Haven County event happened on Saturday, July 8 in the city of Milford. Around 7 p.m. that day, a street takeover comprised of approximately 300 ATVs, motorcycles, and dirt bikes bombarded the city, causing delays and violations across Milford, police reported. Nashaly Vega-Vega, age 24, of New Haven, was spotted by police traveling west on Boston Post Road, according to the Milford Police …
Army Veteran, Somerset County Dad Of 2 Jaime Ayuso Dies After Pancreatitis Battle, 47 Army Veteran, Somerset County Dad Of 2 Jaime Ayuso Dies After Pancreatitis Battle, 47
Army Veteran, Somerset County Dad Of 2 Jaime Ayuso Dies After Pancreatitis Battle, 47 Tributes are pouring in for the family of an army veteran and Somerset County father of two after his death from end-stage pancreatitis. Jaime Lee Ayuso died Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the age of 47, his obituary says. Described as a “daredevil,” Jaime was known for his many achievements, which included being a mechanic, a tow truck driver, and an army soldier. He loved riding motorcycles and “lived his life with no fear,” reads his obituary. Jaime was also a dedicated father to his two loving children, Christian and Gianna. In addition to his children, Jaime leaves behind his adoring wife, T…
'A Quiet, Gentle Soul': Community Mourns Loss Of Central Mass Man, 25, After Crash 'A Quiet, Gentle Soul': Community Mourns Loss Of Central Mass Man, 25, After Crash
'A Quiet, Gentle Soul': Community Mourns Loss Of Central Mass Man, 25, After Crash Loved ones of Jake Brisbois, the 25-year-old who was killed in a crash on Monday, June 19, in Lancaster, said he was a stalwart friend, a hard worker, and a caring soul.  Brisbois, of Princeton, was hit by a tractor-trailer on I-190 around 1:30 a.m., police said.  The Wachusett Regional High School graduate worked as a team leader at Walmart, his obituary said.  Jacob was a quiet and gentle soul often being referred to as a “gentle giant” by his family. An enthusiast for anything with a motor and two wheels, he loved to ride his motorcycles and dirtbikes. He had a passion for photography …
Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude' Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude'
Naugatuck Man Killed In Crash Loved Music, Was 'Geninue Dude' A Connecticut man was killed and another is in critical but stable condition following a five-vehicle crash. New Haven County resident Travis LaRowe, age 22, of Naugatuck, was killed during the crash around 8:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, at 848 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. According to Sgt. D. Durette of the Naugatuck Police, LaRowe was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle, along with two other motorcycle riders when he was hit. An investigation indicates a 76-year-old Naugatuck woman was traveling southbound on New Haven Road when her vehicle sideswiped another car and struck two o…
44-Year-Old Dies In 2-Car Crash In Capital Region 44-Year-Old Dies In 2-Car Crash In Capital Region
44-Year-Old Dies In 2-Car Crash In Capital Region A man is dead following a Memorial Day car crash in the region. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called shortly after 8 p.m. Monday, May 29, with reports of a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the village of Hoosick Falls, on State Route 22. An investigation by New York State Police determined that 44-year-old Michael Cameron, of Eagle Bridge, was driving his motorcycle northbound when he attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. As he did so, he struck a southbound vehicle that was making a left turn. The impact left Cameron dead at the scene, troopers sa…
Money, Vehicles Swiped From Long Island Dealership In Early-Morning Burglary Money, Vehicles Swiped From Long Island Dealership In Early-Morning Burglary
Money, Vehicles Swiped From Long Island Dealership In Early-Morning Burglary Police are searching for a group of burglars that broke into a Long Island motorcycle dealership and made off with money and bikes. The thieves broke into the Hicksville Champion Honda Motorsports, located at 544 Old County Road, on Monday, April 10, at around 2:30 a.m., Nassau County police reported. While the number of suspects is unknown, police said the burglars took off in an unknown direction with multiple motorcycles and an undetermined amount of cash. Authorities are investigating the case. Detectives are asking anyone who knows about the crime to call Nassau County Crime Stopp…
Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20 Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20
Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20 Phillipsburg native and Easton High School graduate Nicolas Charles “Nino” Makkas died July 20 at his home in Palmer Township. He was 20. Born in Phillipsburg, Makkas graduated from Easton High School in 2018, his obituary says. Makkas had a passion for dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars and had an overall love of life itself, his memorial says. Makkas is survived by his parents, Nick P. Makkas and Denise (Kolb) Makkas; his best friend and brother forever, Demitri; his sisters, Marisa and Gabriella; grandparents, Gus Makkas and Marie Jones; aunts, Maria Makkas and Michele Andre; uncles,…
Off-Duty Fort Lee Motorcycle Officer Injured In Route 208 Crash Off-Duty Fort Lee Motorcycle Officer Injured In Route 208 Crash
Off-Duty Fort Lee Motorcycle Officer Injured In Route 208 Crash UPDATE: An award-winning Fort Lee police motorcycle officer was released from the hospital after being injured in an off-duty crash Tuesday afternoon in Franklin Lakes. Officer Alejandro Lorenzo was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center following the crash on southbound Route 208 near Summit Avenue shortly after 4:30 p.m. Lorenzo, who's been with the department nearly 20 years, underwent a CT scan after initially complaining of hip pain. The hips wasn't broken, as a law enforcement source initially reported. "They're gonna need an MRI to make sure there are only soft-tissue issues…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Area Roadway One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Area Roadway
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Area Roadway A man was killed during a two-vehicle crash when a pickup truck allegedly turned in front of a motorcycle in the area, according to authorities. Juan M. Villarreal, age 61, of Rhinebeck and New York City, was killed around 12:15 p.m., Thursday, May 20, during the crash on Route 9G at the intersection of Violet Hill Road in Rhinebeck, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Villarreal was driving a 2019 Ducati motorcycle southbound on Route 9G approaching Violet Hill Road when a 2009 Ford Ranger pickup truck…
Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer Several motorcyclists were involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer Friday night on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford, responders said. Five ambulances were initially requested following the crash at mile marker 115 on the turnpike's western spur shortly after 11:30 p.m. At least three motorcycles were involved, responders said. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS