Motorcyclist killed in crash with New Jersey State trooper on Route 70: officials

SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A fatal crash involving a New Jersey State Trooper and a civilian motorcyclist is being investigated by the state's Attorney General's Office.

Officials say the on-duty trooper was on patrol on Route 70 when the crash occurred Tuesday afternoon.

The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has yet to be released.

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The officer did not suffer any injuries.

No further details have been released by police or the AG's office.