Crime & Safety
Motorcylist Killed in Accident on West Front Street in Middletown
The victim was transported to the hospital by helicopter, where he was later pronounced dead, police say.
A 69-year-old man was fatally injured during an accident Wednesday afternoon in Middletown, according to Detective Lt. Steve Dollinger.
On Sept. 4 just after 3 p.m., Middletown Police responded to an accident in the area of West Front Street and Harbor Green Circle. Early investigation shows that Robert Depalma, of Monroe, was driving a motorcycle on West Front Street toward Red Bank when he was hit by a car traveling in the opposite direction and turning left onto Harbor Green Circle, according to Dollinger.
The driver of the car was identified as Daniella Coccurello, 23, of Lincroft.
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Depalma was flown by helicopter to Jersey Shore Medical Center and pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m., according to Dollinger.
No charges have been filed at this time.
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