The Howell Township Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday.
Police said at approximately 10:27 pm, a 23-year-old motorcyclist from Jackson Township was traveling west on Norse Drive when he left the road for an unknown reason and struck a utility pole.
Police said the motorcyclist sustained traumatic injuries, and first responders initiated life savings measures.
He was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, but was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The crash remains under investigation by the Howell Township Police Department.
Any witnesses are asked to call Ptl. Kyle Bush of the Howell Police Traffic Safety Unit at 732-938-4575, ext 2667 or Det. Brian Boryszewski of the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office at 732-431-7160, ext. 4082.