SAYREVILLE —  A motorcyclist was killed on the Garden State Parkway when he was thrown from his bike on Saturday night.

The northbound Garden State Parkway at the Driscoll Bridge
The northbound Garden State Parkway at the Driscoll Bridge (Lakewood Scoop)
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Jesus Dalhaya, 39, of Elizabeth was driving a Suzuki motorcycle when he rear ended a Nissan Altima heading northbound in the left lane near the base of the Driscoll Bridge, State Police spokesman Sgt. Lawrence Peele said.

Peele said Dalhaya was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Altima was treated for minor head and neck pain.

Two lanes were closed for an investigation and cleanup of the crash.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at dan.alexander@townsquaremedia.com.

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