Bicyclist Sean Lemus, 16, killed in crash with garbage truck; three officers injured when motorcycles speed through crash site at Palisades Avenue and 31st Street in Union City, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 12:37pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Bikers Who Hit NJ Cops at Accident Scene in Custody

Union City police officers were blocking off the street and investigating at Palisades Avenue and 31st Street Wednesday evening after a 16-year-old cyclist was hit and killed by a garbage truck. Authorities said that's when two motorcyclists zoomed through the intersection, hitting three officers. 

Union City HS student killed in crash with garbage truck identified

Sean was an officer in the school's HOSA club, an international student organization for students aspiring to a career in health care. Abbato said counselors from the district's crisis intervention team are being made available Thursday, and many students had sought their assistance.   

   

People Involved: 
Sean Lemus
Area: 
Trenton-NJ

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