Authorities in Elizabeth are investigating a crash that caused serious injuries to a motorcyclist in Elizabeth overnight.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Rt. 1&9 at Maple Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. sending emergency responders to the scene where they found the victim laying on the ground unconscious and unresponsive according to preliminary reports.
The extent of the victim's injuries could not be immediately confirmed as of 4:30 a.m.
Elizabeth Police temporarily closed off a portion of the highway for the crash investigation.
There were no other injuries reported.