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Update: Motorcyclist Killed in Linden Crash Identified as a 39-Year-Old Elizabeth Man

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Authorities have released the identify of the Elizabeth man killed early this morning in crash in Linden.

Police responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of US #1 Northbound and Morses Mill Road in Linden at approximately 2:06 a.m.

According to police, a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Philip A. Loureiro, 39, of Elizabeth, collided with a 2001 Peterbuilt tractor trailer.

Loureiro sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A follow up investigation by the Linden Police Traffic Bureau and the Union County Prosecutors Office will be conducted.

There are no pending charges at the present time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Investigator Peter Matlosz or Investigator Mark Kahana of the Linden Police Traffic Bureau at 908-474-8505.

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