E-Bike Rider Killed in Crash on Rte 27 in Franklin Twp., NJ

Franklin Township, NJ (August 17, 2026) – An e-bike rider died on Saturday afternoon, August 15, after being involved in a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Route 27 and South Middlebush Road.

The man was riding his e-bike south on Route 27 shortly before 1:30 p.m. when a car making a left turn from northbound Route 27 onto South Middlebush Road struck him, according to the Franklin Township Police Department.

Emergency units arrived to find the man with serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 

The wreck remains under active review.

Our condolences go out to the man's family during this difficult time.

Left-Turn Crash Rules for Franklin Township, NJ Drivers

Under New Jersey law, a driver turning left across oncoming traffic generally owes a duty to yield the right of way to vehicles, bicycles, and e-bikes traveling straight through the intersection. 

This duty exists specifically because left turns create a heightened risk of misjudging an oncoming rider's speed or distance, which is typically central to what happens at busy intersections. 

Families who lose a loved one in this type of case can face immediate financial strain, including funeral and burial costs that can arrive within days of the loss. Beyond these upfront expenses, the sudden absence of a loved one's income can affect a household for years, particularly when that person was a primary earner.

Establishing fault in a left-turn case usually comes down to physical evidence: skid marks, vehicle positioning, traffic signal timing, and witness accounts. A wrongful death lawyer can help track down this evidence early, since surveillance footage and vehicle data can be lost or overwritten within days of an accident, and can also help sort out how New Jersey's comparative negligence rules might apply if fault is contested.

At Metro Law, we have handled many cases that involve e-bike crashes across New Jersey. If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident, we can walk through what evidence matters and how liability is typically established.  

To learn more, call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to go over what happened. We are available to help you figure out your next step.