Authorities are investigating a crash that left a motorcyclist dead in East Orange this evening.
According to preliminary reports, the crash happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the 20's block of Princeton Street.
Police and EMS arrived at the scene and found the motorcyclist suffering severe head injuries after reportedly crashing into a tree at that location.
EMS rushed the victim to University Hospital where they ultimately succumb to their injuries.
The victim was not wearing a helmet during the collision reports said.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Essex County authorities say the incident was a single vehicle crash with no other injuries involved.