TOMS RIVER – A motorcyclist was left with a severed leg and other serious injuries after colliding with a car on Route 70.
Around 11:30 a.m. on June 16, Toms River Police and EMS responded to an accident at the intersection of Whitesville Road and Route 70.
According to police, John Troncone, 25 of Jackson, was travelling east on Route 70, on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, with a green traffic signal when Robin Smith, 44 year of Berkeley Township, made a left onto Whitesville Road in front of the motorcycle and hit it.
Troncone’s leg was severed in the accident and he was quickly flown to Jersey Shore Medical University for treatment. Toms River Patrol Officer Bridget Badalis applied two life-saving tourniquets to Troncone’s leg at the scene. Smith was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Toms River Traffic Safety officers, several patrol officers, Ocean County CSI, Toms River CSO’s and Hatzolah were also at the scene.
Currently, Toms River Traffic Safety Officer Terry Warren is investigating the accident. Smith was cited for Failure to Yield at an Intersection, Reckless Driving, and Unregistered Vehicle.
The Toms River Police Department thanks the several good samaritans who stopped and rendered aid immediately while awaiting police and first aid arrival.
