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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash involving SUV and tractor-trailer on I-80 in Morris County

Jay EdwardsAugust 15, 2026

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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) – A 21-year-old Denville Township man was seriously injured Friday after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Interstate 80 in Rockaway Township, according to New Jersey State Police.

Troopers responded to the crash at about 5:19 p.m. Friday on I-80 westbound at milepost 34.6, NJSP spokesman Tpr. II Christopher Postorino said.

According to a preliminary investigation, Thomas P. Ryerson was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on I-80 when he lost directional control and overturned.

The motorcycle continued forward and struck a Honda SUV and a Freightliner tractor-trailer, police said.

Ryerson was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

No other injuries were reported at the scene.

The crash remained under investigation, and no additional information was available.

Jay EdwardsAugust 15, 2026

2,635 1 minute read

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.