John Martin dies in fatal West Long Branch bicycle crash
Fatal West Long Branch bicycle crash death of John Martin – Obituary
John Martin, 55, of Long Branch, tragically died after being struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle near the intersection of Route 36 and Monmouth Road in West Long Branch.
The accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, November 30. Despite efforts to save him, Martin was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Monmouth Medical Center.
The driver of the 2018 Range Rover, an 18-year-old from Tinton Falls, was uninjured and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities have yet to file charges as they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. This incident marks one of three fatal crashes in Monmouth County within a 48-hour period.