Brooklyn man dies in dirt bike crash in New Jersey
nj.com —
A 28-year-old man from Brooklyn, Joseph W. Maffia, died in a dirt bike crash at a private mining site in Manchester, New Jersey. He fell 10 feet after hitting a hill and was found unresponsive by other riders. Maffia was wearing a helmet when he crashed and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The site, known as Heritage Minerals, is closed to the public, and police have repeatedly warned against trespassing. Authorities reiterated the importance of obeying "No Trespassing" signs at the site, stating that violators may face fines or jail time.