A fatal motorcycle crash that killed a 27-year-old cop is under investigation in Union City.
According to preliminary reports, police responded to the northbound lanes of Kennedy Boulevard and 22nd Street for a report of a motorcycle crash sometime around 6:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found Union City Police Officer John Kamel, 27, injured after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash as he was on his way to work in his motorcycle.
Kamel was rushed to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Union City Police Department issued the following statement on Facebook:
“It is with a heavy heart that the Union City Police Department announces the sudden passing of Police Officer John Kamel #433. Last night Police Officer Kamel was on his way to work when he was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident while riding his motorcycle. Police Officer Kamel graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy in June 2013 as a member of Class #110. PO Kamel was assigned to the Patrol Division since his graduation from the Police Academy."
"To John’s mother Reda “Helen” and father Sami, we thank you for John. As you know, John loved being a police officer in Union City. Please know that he served the people of Union City, his neighbors, well as a faithful and dedicated member of our department. We are as proud of him as you are! We are always here for you and we offer our unwavering love and support."
Details surrounding the crash have yet to be released.